In Celebration of the 100th Birthday of Patricia Lezotte Quick
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Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to offer my heartfelt congratulations to Patricia Lezotte Quick as she celebrates her 100th birthday. This significant milestone is worthy of commendation.
Over the course of her lifetime, Patricia Quick has become a pillar of Rockwood. Patricia was born in the city on August 15, 2020, and remained in Rockwood for the next 96 years. As the only child of Edith and Eugene Lezotte, Patricia had a happy childhood playing with neighborhood friends, seeing movies, canoeing the Huron River, and taking the inter-urban trolley from Rockwood to downtown Detroit. After receiving her license at the age of 12, Patricia enjoyed driving her 1924 Hudson Super 6 to Detroit to shop at her favorite stores and occasionally treat herself to a famous Sander's hot fudge cream puff. Throughout her youth, Patricia attended Rockwood Elementary School, St. Mary's Catholic School, and Rockwood High School, where she sang in choir, played basketball, and studied Latin. She also took ballet lesson, and continued dancing throughout her 20s. At the age of 18, Patricia began working at the Rockwood Post Office. She rose to the position of assistant postmistress, and then served as superintendent of postal operations until retiring in 1981. In 1940, she also worked as a U.S. Census worker throughout Rockwood, Brandon Township, and Romulus.
In 1943, Patricia married her husband, John Quick, and the two had an adventurous marriage for 73 years before John's passing in 2015. Together, they visited all 50 states, every Mexican state, and each Canadian province. Patricia is known for her optimistic attitude, love for nature and animals, and compassion for all. She has been active in animal rescue, her church, community service, and other civic organizations. Thanks to her immense knowledge of the city and love of history, Patricia was one of the founders of the Rockwood Area Historical Society in 1973 and continues to be a historian for the City of Rockwood. Throughout her 100 years, Patricia has demonstrated a true passion for our community and all those in it. Her impact has transformed the city, and we will forever be grateful for her years of dedicated service.
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating Patricia Lezotte Quick on her 100th birthday. I join with Patricia's friends in extending my best and warmest wishes to her on this special day. I am proud to honor her life, her accomplishments, and her invaluable contributions to our community.
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