[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 137 (Wednesday, October 1, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1941]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO MARJORIE SELLERS DAY UPON HER RETIREMENT FROM ALABAMA 
                      COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SYSTEM

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 1, 2003

  Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the long and 
distinguished career of Marjorie S. Day who blessed the First 
Congressional District of Alabama with 31 years of service and 
devotion. Marjorie committed her life to the betterment of young 
children through the many years she dedicated to 4-H youth programs in 
the State of Alabama. She blessed the 4-H program with her exceptional 
gift of warmth and sincerity.
  Marjorie Day graduated from Auburn University in 1970 where she 
obtained a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education. She continuously 
worked to further her education by participating in various courses and 
training programs. In 1985, she graduated from the University of 
Alabama with a Master's of Science in Home Economics, Food & Nutrition.
  Before her involvement in 4-H programs, Marjorie's career began in 
the Conecuh County public school system in Evergreen, Alabama, as a 
vocational home economics teacher. Driven by a tireless passion for 
serving children, she began her 31 year journey with 4-H programs in 
1972 in Heflin, Alabama. Here, Marjorie worked with 600 adoring young 
people from fifteen different 4-H clubs. In 1977, she moved to Mobile, 
Alabama, where she spent the next 25 years of her career working as a 
county agent for Alabama Cooperative Extension System of Mobile County. 
Here, her youth groups continued to expand until she eventually assumed 
responsibility for the entire 4-H program with the assistance of other 
agents.
  Marjorie was recognized for her exceptional talent as the recipient 
of various awards and honors including a 25 Years of Service Award in 
1998 and a 30 Years of Service in the Government of the United States 
of America Award in 2002. Marjorie's undying passion to help others is 
an irreplaceable gift that goes above and beyond any other. There is no 
doubt she holds a special gift of compassion that will truly be missed.
  Marjorie will surely enjoy the well deserved time she now has to 
spend with family and loved ones. On behalf of a grateful community, I 
wish her the best of luck with all future endeavors.

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