[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12372]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE OF ROBERTA ``BOBBIE'' BISHOP

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                          HON. JACKIE WALORSKI

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 28, 2017

  Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of the 
beloved Roberta Bishop, or to those who knew her, ``Bobbie.''
  Bobbie was a model citizen who dedicated her life to giving back to 
those in need. Not only did she have a kind spirit and a big heart, she 
also empowered herself to make a real difference by creating Midwest 
Service Dogs, a non-profit in South Bend, Indiana, that helps train and 
place service dogs and companion dogs.
  The combination of her love of animals and her desire to give back 
fueled her participation in multiple charities as well as her work at a 
local animal clinic. Bobbie strived to make our community a better 
place, and from her loving family to the many friends she made along 
the way, her strength in character and compassion for others were hard 
to miss.
  Bobbie lived a meaningful life full of love, happiness, and 
generosity of spirit. I am grateful that her wonderful legacy is sure 
to live on in the cherished life lessons she taught her children, 
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, I'm personally thankful for our decades-long friendship 
and the impact she had on my life. Our country lost a great human 
being, and I wish her two sons and extended family all the best.

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