[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 54 (Tuesday, May 5, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E765-E766]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CONGRATULATING KITTY YOUNG ON HER RETIREMENT FROM CIVIL SERVICE

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                           HON. CHET EDWARDS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 5, 1998

  Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize Kitty Young. She 
is retiring after a distinguished career serving her community of 
Harker Heights which is in my 11th Texas Congressional District.
  Kitty Young was born in Rupert, Arkansas, on August 16, 1919. She 
worked hard as a wife and mother during her husband Bob Young's 
military career.

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  Kitty Young was first elected to the Harker Heights City Council to 
replace her late husband. She served with distinction in that position 
for 15 years. She has also served as the mayor pro tem and has assumed 
mayoral duties of Harker Heights during the illness of the then mayor. 
Her vision has led to impressive city growth through annexation and 
through incorporation of a Water Supply District. City beautification 
and high housing standards have always been of great concern to her.
  Besides her service on the City Council, Kitty Young was instrumental 
in establishing the local public library system, securing construction 
funds and obtaining grants and books.
  Kitty Young is a founding member of the Harker Heights Ladies Service 
Club, a social and benevolent organization of women who live or work in 
Harker Heights. Under her guidance the annual ``Garage Sale'' was 
founded to benefit city charities, volunteer fire and police 
activities, and local schools.
  For many years Kitty Young has opened her home to fundraisers for the 
CorBell Chapter of the American Cancer Society and helped raise 
thousands of dollars for research and patient support. She has also 
supported the Cancer Society by selling tickets and providing prizes 
and food.
  Kitty Young has served on many boards and committees that aid 
education, health, police, and youth. An asset to her community, 
church, and country, she is an example of how a can-do spirit makes our 
communities great.
  Members, please join me in recognizing Kitty Young for her 
distinguished role in the Harker Heights community.

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