[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 154 (Friday, September 26, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2014]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO SHELLEY CLARKE

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                            HON. ROB BISHOP

                                of utah

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 25, 2008

  Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I 
rise today to recognize Shelley Clarke, the president and CEO of 
Goldenwest Credit Union, headquartered in my district in Ogden, UT, on 
her recent election to the board of directors of the National 
Association of Federal Credit Unions, NAFCU.
  For the past 30 years, Mrs. Clarke has been a part of the Goldenwest 
community, having started her career as a teller, working on the front 
lines helping customers with day-to-day transactions. She now leads 
more than 220 employees as CEO of Goldenwest Credit Union. As the 
president of Goldenwest she has focused on the personal and 
professional development of her employees, as well as providing helpful 
and personal service to all Goldenwest's members. This combination of 
member and employee satisfaction has been instrumental in Goldenwest's 
growth in recent years.
  This dual commitment has also garnered much recognition for 
Goldenwest including distinction as Utah's ``Best of State'' in the 
credit union category for 2008 as well as the ``Best company to work 
for'' by Utah Business Magazine. Mrs. Clarke operates Goldenwest under 
the mantra ``credit unions are organizations of people, not dollars.'' 
This belief is displayed in the community outreach Goldenwest provides 
through their sole sponsorship of the annual ``5k For Schools'' 
fundraiser as well as being the highest corporate donor for the 
American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.
  Mrs. Clarke's personal commitment to the community is also reflected 
in her chairmanship of the Ogden/Weber Chamber of Commerce.
  It is because of the good work of Mrs. Clarke and others like her 
that credit unions enjoy the success they have today. Such service is 
the hallmark of our Nation's credit unions and I know that she will 
bring this dedication to her service on the NAFCU Board of Directors. I 
wish Mrs. Clarke the best.

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