[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 33 (Thursday, March 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E465]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF MRS. MARGIT WORSHAM

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                        HON. WILLIAM L. JENKINS

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 16, 2005

  Mr. JENKINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mrs. Margit 
Worsham, a resident of the First Congressional District of Tennessee. 
Mrs. Worsham is being recognized for her extraordinary efforts by the 
Tennessee General Assembly, and I would appreciate having the 
opportunity to recognize her efforts here in the United States House of 
Representatives as well.
  Margit, along with her husband Earl, has been a tireless contributor 
to Sevier County, Tennessee. Through her efforts she has been directly 
involved and/or responsible for raising over $2,500,000 in benefits to 
aid those in need.
  Margit has served as the Sevier County United Way Chairman, breaking 
fundraising records during her tenure. She has also served in a variety 
of capacities within the community; serving as Board Chair of the 
Sevier County Arts Council, Board Member of the Gatlinburg Gateway 
Foundation, Board member of Leadership Sevier, member of the Gatlinburg 
First and Lasting Impressions Committee, Board Member of the Sevier 
County Bear & Boar Club, and the Sevier County Representative on the 
Nine Counties One Vision organization. On top of that, Margit has also 
served as an organizing member of Gatlinburg's Fourth of July Parade, 
Taste of Autumn event, Vision Conference, and the Leadership Sevier 
Graduation Event.
  While those missions should be enough to keep Margit fully occupied, 
she also serves with several conservation groups working to protect the 
Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Atlantic Salmon.
  When asked to describe her personality, a fellow volunteer remarked 
that her enthusiasm, friendliness, positive attitude, and energy made 
her a natural leader. It was also noted that Margit never delegates a 
job she is not willing to do herself, and never asks for contributions 
until and unless she has done so herself.
  Mr. Speaker, residents like Margit Worsham are the reason many local 
communities flourish. Margit, and thousands like her, contributes so 
much time and effort to ensure that important causes and important 
people continue to be assisted or protected. We should always recognize 
these valuable personal assets to our local communities, and I ask that 
the House join me in honoring this remarkable woman.




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