[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6445]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             STATEMENT HONORING THE LIFE OF MRS. JODY LOWRY

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                           HON. BETTY SUTTON

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 27, 2010

  Ms. SUTTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to pay 
tribute to Jody Lowry, who passed away on December 25, 2009 after a 
courageous battle with cancer. I know Jody from her active role in the 
Northeast Ohio Community, and have personally come to know her 
friendship and hospitality at her lovely home in Akron.
  Jody was an avid volunteer, devoted daughter, wife, and loving 
mother.
  Jody was also very active with local service groups in Akron, Ohio.
  She knew that she could make a positive contribution in Akron while 
continuing to fight her cancer. Jody was determined to serve our 
community by giving to the people who needed her help.
  Whether it was at The Summit County Battered Women's Shelter, 
Children's Hospital, or the St. Joseph Parenting Center, Jody committed 
her time to helping people who could not always help themselves.
  Her work for children's rights continued as a Guardian Ad Litem for 
the Summit County CASA/GAL Program and was further proof of her 
devotion to others in need.
  Perhaps her most avid cause was her work at the Alzheimer's 
Association, where she chaired the Annual Alzheimer's Association Gala 
last year. She became involved in the Alzheimer's Association as a 
result of her father, Jacob's long time Alzheimer's illness, which took 
his life last summer.
  Jody was a lifelong resident of Akron, was a respected and beloved 
member of the greater Akron Community, and her presence will be 
remembered by the entire area. Her legacy of community, friendship, 
family and good work will continue for many, many years however. The 
fact that her funeral at the Akron Jewish Center was overflowing with 
hundreds upon hundreds of her friends and family members is a testament 
to her life long work.
  Jody leaves behind not only those whom she served, but also a loving 
family--her husband Randy, her daughters Marisa and Meredith, her 
mother Elaine Apelbaum, her brother Perry Apelbaum, as well as other 
many other close family members and friends.
  Jody will truly be missed.
  We will always remember Jody for her ever-present smile, her 
commitment to her community, and her dedication to her family.
  On behalf of the people of Ohio's 13th District, I want to express my 
deepest sympathies to her mother Elaine, her husband Randy and her 
daughters, Marisa and Meredith.
  They have lost a great daughter, wife and mother who passed away much 
too soon and we have lost a true friend and committed member of our 
community.

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