[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 67 (Thursday, May 19, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1015]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO JENNY PHILLIPS

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                       HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 18, 2005

  Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues to pay 
tribute to a woman who has made an incredible difference in the lives 
of my fellow West Virginians. Jenny Phillips has served honorably as 
the West Virginia USDA Rural Development Director, and is retiring with 
a record of accomplishment that deserves our thanks and praise. Our 
State has many assets, as well as many needs. Jenny has a unique 
ability to bring people together for a common cause, to bring the 
resources of the Federal Government to partner with communities to 
solve problems and build for the future. Whether it was basic 
necessities such as water and sewer lines and affordable housing, or 
visionary projects such as high-speed internet access to bring health 
care, education and high-tech jobs to rural areas, Jenny delivered for 
West Virginia. We are taught to always leave a place better than we 
found it. Jenny Phillips has been the embodiment of those values in her 
life and career. All West Virginians and Americans thank her for her 
exemplary service and send our sincere best wishes for her retirement.

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