[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 182 (Wednesday, November 30, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2133]
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                         HONORING JENNIE STULTZ

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                        HON. SUE WILKINS MYRICK

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 30, 2011

  Mrs. MYRICK. Mr. Speaker, Jennie Stultz, mayor of Gastonia, NC, has a 
motto--``city pride.'' I couldn't have described her any better myself.
  Jennie is retiring in a few weeks, after 12 years as mayor of 
Gastonia. Her impact on the city will be long-lasting and her 
leadership greatly missed.
  Jennie did that which is most important as a mayor and a native of 
Gastonia--she put the good of her city first. Partisan politics always 
took a backseat to making sure that everyone had a seat at the table 
when making the decisions that moved Gastonia forward.
  And move forward it did. Jennie was committed to economic and 
residential development, and made decisions that brought businesses and 
residents to Gastonia. She credits the redevelopment of downtown 
Gastonia as one of her greatest accomplishments--an accomplishment of 
which she should be very proud.
  Under Jennie's tenure, Gastonia was twice named an All-America City, 
an award that commends the innovation and civic engagement of the city.
  Even after all of this, Jennie's best quality is being able to laugh 
at herself. She takes her job seriously--no doubt about it--but she 
doesn't take herself seriously. As an elected official at any level, 
and especially in our current political climate, that's definitely an 
asset.
  Anyone who has ever worked with Jennie will tell you that she's a joy 
to be around. I have greatly enjoyed both the professional and personal 
relationship that we've shared throughout the years, and know that our 
friendship is a lasting one.
  Gastonia has never had a bigger cheerleader than Mayor Jennie Stultz. 
There is no doubt that she loves the people and the place, and they 
love her back. She will be missed, but even though she won't be mayor, 
we all look forward to the continued contributions that Jennie will 
make to Gastonia, NC.

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