[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 11773-11774]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   MRS. LUCILLE ROCHS' 95TH BIRTHDAY

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                        HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 24, 2010

  Mr. CONAWAY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
extraordinary woman, Mrs. Lucille Rochs, who has devoted her life to 
the service of her friends and neighbors in Texas.
  In life, it is rare to come across an individual who is so dedicated 
and so driven that one can follow the path of their life. Most of us 
leave our marks, but only the exceptional, few leave their footprints. 
I am humbled and honored to share Lucille's story and to be able to 
brag on her today, because she is one of those rare individuals.
  Lucille makes her home in the city of Fredericksburg, Texas. Although 
she began her career as a teacher and educator, she has continued in 
her retirement as an advocate, philanthropist, fundraiser, and mentor 
for the vulnerable and less fortunate. Mrs. Rochs has focused her time 
serving seniors and abused children in numerous organizations 
throughout Gillespie County.
  She has worked tirelessly for community organizations like the 
Gillespie County Child Services board, the Region 8 Texas Department of 
Child Protection Council, and the Gillespie County Committee on Aging. 
In addition she has served on organizations like the Hill Country 
Community Needs Council, Texas Retired Teachers, the Gillespie County 
Cancer Society, and the Hill Country Higher Education Initiative.
  What makes this lengthy record of service all the more impressive is 
that Sunday is Mrs. Rochs 95th Birthday. To this day, she continues her 
active community service and keeps a schedule that puts mine to shame. 
It is my great honor to represent Lucille in this House. She is a 
treasure to her community and an inspiration to those of us who have 
followed behind her.
  I wish Lucille a happy and healthy birthday and hope that she is able 
to continue her public service for many more years. I know that I join 
with everyone in Fredericksburg when I thank her service. May God bless 
her and her family in the same way that she has been a blessing to us 
all.

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