[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 177 (Wednesday, December 2, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2871]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN MEMORY OF MRS. SARA BISSELL

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                        HON. SUE WILKINS MYRICK

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 2, 2009

  Mrs. MYRICK. Madam Speaker, I rise today in memory of one of my 
constituents, Mrs. Sara Bissell, of Charlotte, North Carolina. Mrs. 
Bissell passed away after a brave 11-year battle with cancer on 
November 8, 2009 at the age of 71. Born in Charlotte and the 
granddaughter of former North Carolina Governor Cameron Morrison, Mrs. 
Bissell attended Charlotte Country Day School and graduated from 
Bennett Junior College in New York.
  Mrs. Bissell took over her mother's fine furnishing store in 1964 and 
ran it until recently. Her interior design influence can be seen 
throughout Charlotte's buildings and landmarks. Sara's contributions to 
her community were many and varied. She worked tirelessly, both out 
front and behind the scenes, to make Charlotte a better place. She 
served on the board of directors for Charlotte Country Day School, 
University of North Carolina--Charlotte, YMCA of Greater Charlotte, and 
Queens University. The Chancellor's residence at UNCC is named in her 
honor.
  Sara married H.C. ``Smoky'' Bissell, a successful developer, in 1960. 
Together they had four children and nine grandchildren whom they loved 
and cherished. She was also the sister of Charlotte businessmen, Johnny 
and Cameron Harris. Mrs. Bissell will be greatly missed by her family, 
friends, and the Charlotte community.

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