[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13176]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF THE LIFE OF DOROTHY MAE JAROCH

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, August 1, 2012

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of an 
exceptional woman, Dorothy Mae Jaroch, who passed away on June 12, 
2012, at the age of 88. Her youngest son, Pete, cared for her in her 
final weeks and was by her side at the moment of her passing. Dorothy 
Mae Jaroch was a devoted wife, an exceptional mother, a loving 
grandmother, a beloved sister, a teacher and a leader. She will be 
greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her, and I 
count myself among those so blessed.
   Dorothy Mae Jaroch, a longtime resident of the San Francisco Bay 
Area, was born and raised in Lenexa, Kansas. She attended Spring Hill 
High School, and after completing her academics there, Dorothy married 
Lieutenant Commander Eugene Jaroch in 1945. She moved to San Francisco 
to join her new husband, Eugene with the tune ``Sentimental Journey'' 
by Doris Day with the Les Brown Orchestra in her heart and mind. 
Together, they travelled extensively throughout the country, danced in 
harmony and were very much in love. Dorothy, a longtime friend of the 
Religious of the Sacred Heart at Oakwood, was dedicated to helping 
others, always making them feel that her home was also theirs. Her 
greatest attribute was her unswerving faith in God and the goodness of 
people, and her legacy of compassion serves as a positive example for 
us all.
   Dorothy is survived by her children Eugene Paul, Steven, Peter and 
Suzanne; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her husband, Eugene, 
the love and light of her life, passed away twelve years ago.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask the entire House of Representatives to join me in 
extending our deepest condolences to Dorothy Mae Jaroch's family and to 
all those who were blessed by her friendship. Dorothy Mae Jaroch was an 
exceptional citizen whose pursuits strengthened our community and 
bettered our country.

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