[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 58 (Friday, May 12, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E818]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN RECOGNITION OF SANDRA BRIDGES NEWKIRK

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 11, 2006

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask the attention 
of the House today to pay tribute to Sandra Bridges Newkirk, who has 
devoted her life to her work and service in Lee County, Alabama. After 
40 years with Auburn University's Department of Health and Human 
Performance, Mrs. Newkirk is anticipating retirement on May 15, 2006.
  Mrs. Newkirk has accomplished much at Auburn University and is wholly 
deserving to be recognized for contributing to some of the University's 
firsts. As the first volleyball coach, the first intramural director, 
and the first Women's Athletic Director at Auburn, she has proven to be 
a monumental supporter of health and wellness. Mrs. Newkirk advanced 
women's sport programs in Alabama and worked to elevate such programs 
to a competitive basis. The Department of Health and Human Performance 
is sure to miss her as one of its professors.
  In addition to her dedication to Auburn University, Sandra Bridges 
Newkirk has also contributed greatly to the Lee County community, 
including her service as a mediator with the Lee County Court System 
for adults.
  I salute Mrs. Newkirk for her contributions to Auburn University, Lee 
County, and for the betterment of the entire State of Alabama.

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