[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 14931] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]RECOGNIZING N. PATRICK RANGE, SR. ______ HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK of florida in the house of representatives Friday, July 30, 2010 Mr. MEEK of Florida. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize and congratulate Mr. N. Patrick Range, Sr., a friend as well as a constituent in my Congressional district and recipient of this year's Robert H. Miller Professional of the Year Award. He will be honored by the National Funeral Directors and Mortician's Association during its 2010 convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Mr. Range is the third Floridian nominated for the award, named after Mr. Miller, the first NFDMA executive director. It is because of his outstanding service and commitment that he undoubtedly deserves this great honor for his many years of devotion to the South Florida community. ``He's had a significant role in supporting colleagues and in serving the community in a comparable manner,'' said Henry Postell, president of the Florida Mortician Association. ``Professionalism is there regardless of the families' financial situation.'' Mr. Range is the current owner of Range Funeral Homes of Greater Miami, founded in 1953. He has been in the funeral industry as a licensed funeral director and embalmer for over 50 years. He obtained his license in 1965 after matriculating at the New England Institute of Anatomy following the death of his father and founder of Range Funeral Homes, Oscar L. Range, Sr., in 1960. After obtaining his license, Mr. Range returned to Miami to partner with ``my mentor, my guide, my inspiration, my mom,'' M. Athalie Range, in a relationship that would last 45 years in the family-owned funeral home. After his mother's death in 2006, Mr. Range continued his parents' legacy as the principal of Range Funeral Homes. A member of the Epsilon Nu Delta Mortuary Fraternity, Mr. Range also serves on the advisory board of the Miami-Dade College Department of Funeral Service Education. An active member in a host of other professional organizations, Mr. Range was most recently recognized by his peers as the ``Mortician of the Year'' in 2006 by both the First Regional District of Florida and the State of Florida Mortician's Association. He has done an abundant of fundraising work for mortuary science scholarships and career-related organizations, such as 100 Black Women in Funeral Service. Madam Speaker, Mr. N. Patrick Range, Sr. is an inspiration not only to the South Florida community, but to the nation at large. Morticians provide a service like no other. The care and dedication you provide our loved ones before their homegoing services stay in our hearts and minds forever. Please join me in applauding the achievements of Mr. Range. ____________________