[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 198 (Wednesday, December 21, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2337]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RETIREMENT OF MS. LINDA MOODY AFTER NEARLY 50 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                         HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 21, 2011

  Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize Ms. Linda 
Moody for her lifetime commitment to public service. For the past 47 
years, Ms. Moody has worked tirelessly with the Northampton County 
Department of Social Services, most recently as an Administrative 
Officer. In her role, she facilitated in helping those in need and 
advocated for the proper care of children and citizens who are blind 
and visually impaired.
  Linda Moody helped grow the organization during its infant stages by 
providing counseling and instruction to hundreds of employees. She 
successfully trained and mentored an army of social workers, who now 
follow in her footsteps. Ms. Moody has been recognized by her peers on 
several occasions for her outstanding contribution to the social 
services unit of Northampton County. And, Ms. Moody is even a charter 
member of the North Carolina Social Services Association, an outlet 
that allows her to continue advocacy on behalf of disadvantaged 
families and raise funds for their well-being.
  However, in her nearly five decades-long career, Ms. Moody credits 
her primary achievement as helping to ensure the welfare of children 
and parents.
  In addition to her outstanding professional achievements, Ms. Moody 
is an active member of many civic organizations including her church, 
Seaboard United Methodist Church, where she is the Music Director and 
Sunday School Superintendent.
  Mr. Speaker, Linda Moody is a living illustration of the 
kindheartedness and selfless spirit that makes North Carolinians great. 
On behalf of the people of the First Congressional District of North 
Carolina, I thank Ms. Linda Moody for her invaluable contribution to 
her community and state.

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