[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 148 (Friday, November 15, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2071-E2072]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO JUDGE SID STEWART

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 14, 2002

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
dedicated public servant, family man, friend, and all around great 
Kentuckian, Judge Sid Stewart. After 17 years of tirelessly serving as 
County Judge/Executive of Morgan County, Kentucky, he is retiring from 
public office. I want to express my deepest gratitude for his many 
contributions.

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  A native of Eastern Kentucky, Judge Stewart grew up on a hillside 
farm in Knott County. As a youth, he labored alongside his father in 
the log woods and lumber industry. Never one to shy away from hard 
work, he used his knowledge of the lumber industry to pay his way 
through college. After graduating from Morehead State University, he 
went on to lead a successful professional career that has included 
working as a Juvenile Probation Officer, Assistant Director of the 
Northeast Kentucky Area Development Council, Executive Director of 
Gateway Community Services, and President of a construction company. He 
also served as a member of a number of civic and professional boards 
and was a member of the Morgan County School Board for four years.
  Sworn into office on January 6, 1986, Sid Stewart has worked 
tirelessly to improve the lives of the people in Morgan County. As a 
lifelong resident of Eastern Kentucky, he has a personal interest in 
the well being and prosperity of the region and understands the 
challenges and needs facing the residents of the area. During his time 
in office, Judge Stewart has focused his efforts on lifting up the 
people of his community. He has worked with local, state and federal 
officials on a variety of initiatives aiming to boost the local 
economy, create new jobs and enhance public services. Without the 
determination and vision of Judge Stewart, these initiatives would not 
be possible.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my colleagues and myself, I want to thank 
my friend Judge Stewart for the time and effort he has put into the 
lives of others. Although his time in public office is drawing to a 
close, I know the people of Morgan County will continue to benefit from 
his contributions for many years to come.

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