[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 41 (Thursday, April 2, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S3176]
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      RETIREMENT OF NORTHAMPTON CITY TREASURER, MS. SHIRLEY LaROSE

 Mr. COVERDELL. Mr. President, I rise today, to pay tribute to 
Ms. Shirley LaRose, a dedicated public servant who has devoted more 
than forty-three years of her life to the residents of Northampton, 
Massachusetts. The city treasurer's office, which has been brightened 
by her infectious smile and delightful manner, will soon bid farewell 
to this outstanding woman. She is trading in her balance sheets to 
enjoy the splendors of a well-deserved retirement.
  It is my understanding that Ms. LaRose began her career in the office 
of the Northampton city treasurer in 1954 as a clerk. In the years to 
follow, she was promoted from junior to senior clerk, and then became 
assistant treasurer. She became treasurer of Northampton in 1972 and 
has run unopposed for the position in every single election since the 
primary in 1973. Not only is this stellar record a reflection of her 
competent handling of the city's financial needs, but also of the 
respect she earned from the people of Northampton.
  During her years of overseeing the receipt and distribution of city 
funds as well as the salaries, life insurance, and retirement policies 
of its employees, I have been told that Ms. LaRose touched the lives of 
countless people. She served her community with deep integrity, and her 
contributions to its prosperity are remarkable. I stand today to thank 
Shirley for her years of service to Northampton and to wish her well in 
her retirement. Her loyalty and accomplishments will not soon be 
forgotten by the grateful citizens of Northampton.

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