[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 4 (Tuesday, January 11, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E46]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING MRS. EVELYN HOWARD ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT FROM 
                             PUBLIC SERVICE

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                         HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 11, 2011

  Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of the 
distinguished public service career of Mrs. Evelyn Howard. Mrs. Howard 
has dutifully served the Town of Ahoskie in Hertford County, North 
Carolina for 28 years, and will retire on January 31, 2011.
  Mrs. Howard is a native of Ahoskie, graduating from Ahoskie High 
School. She then attended Shaw University where she graduated Summa Cum 
Laude. At Shaw University, Mrs. Howard earned a Bachelor of Science 
Degree in Business Administration with a major in Business Management 
and a minor in Public Administration. She was a member of the Alpha 
Kappa Mu and Alpha Chi Honor Societies, and was included in the 2000 
Edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and 
Colleges. She also received the United Negro College Fund/Avon 
Scholarship, The Carol Wilson Caldwell Memorial Legal Scholarship, 
Aramark Scholarship, the Pinnacle Award, and the Gold Award. A lifelong 
learner, Mrs. Howard also earned several certifications from the 
University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill Institute of Government.
  Mrs. Howard began her career with the Town of Ahoskie in 1982 as an 
Office Clerk, and over her 28-year career she progressed professionally 
to serve as Deputy Town Clerk and Deputy Finance Officer, Town Clerk 
and Chief Finance Officer, and Interim Town Manager. Ultimately she 
would rise to become Ahoskie's Assistant Town Manager.
  During her career, Mrs. Howard was an avid participant in several 
professional affiliations including the North Carolina Association of 
Municipal Clerks, the North Carolina Finance Officers Association, and 
she served on the board of the State Employees Credit Union.
  Mrs. Howard is married to Mr. Earnest Howard. Together, the two have 
reared two daughters, Earnika and Etoria. They have been blessed with 
three granddaughters and two grandsons. Mrs. Howard thoroughly enjoys 
spending time with her family and being involved in her grandchildren's 
activities.
  Mrs. Howard's nearly three-decade career in public service deserves 
the highest appreciation and commendation. I ask that my colleagues 
join me in congratulating Mrs. Evelyn Howard on the completion of a 
successful career, and in wishing her happiness in her retirement.

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