[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 136 (Wednesday, September 14, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1627]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO SHERRI WINDER

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                          HON. JASON CHAFFETZ

                                of utah

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 14, 2011

  Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Speaker, today I honor Sherri Winder, a beautiful 
and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and excellent member of my 
staff. Sherri passed away on Sunday, September 11th, 2011 in a tragic 
car accident in southern Utah. We are all stunned by the sudden and 
devastating loss of this wonderful woman.
  As a faithful employee, Sherri brought grace and style to everything 
that she did. She was an elegant lady. She was an extremely kind, 
caring, and selfless person. She was a faithful volunteer in her 
community and church. She made an immediate and profound impact in my 
office. My staff and I are each deeply affected by her loss.
  I am honored to have been one of the many people touched by Sherri's 
kindness and generosity. Sherri lived the principle of gratitude--
always expressing her appreciation to others and making them feel 
valued. Sherri was perpetually positive and instantly brought a smile 
to all those with whom she came in contact. Her love of life and 
sincere caring was contagious and welcomed by all.
  Sherri was involved in politics for all the right reasons. She was 
the first volunteer in Jon Huntsman's 2004 gubernatorial campaign, she 
was a prolific grass roots organizer, organizing the efforts to 
incorporate Taylorsville as a city, and she was a stalwart employee 
serving all who needed assistance. Sherri simply wanted to help people 
and strengthen our community. She was known and loved by people all 
across the Salt Lake Valley. But no more so than by the five loving 
children she and her husband Kent raised together.
  Sherri Winder leaves behind a legacy of service and gratitude. She is 
survived by her husband, Kent, and their five adult children, Mike and 
Karyn Winder, Aimee and Matt Newton, Tami and Tom Larsen, Nathan 
Winder, and Isaac and Candalyn Winder, as well as 11 grandchildren with 
one on the way.
  On behalf of both my staff and the constituents of the Third 
Congressional District who were served so well by Sherri, I extend my 
deepest sympathies to Kent and his family. Our thoughts and prayers go 
out to them during this most difficult time.
  And although we mourn the loss of Sherri at this time, we will always 
celebrate her brilliant life, cherish her wonderful friendship, strive 
to emulate her amazing qualities, and work as she did to improve the 
world and community around us. She will be sincerely missed, but her 
profound legacy will never be forgotten.

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