[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 198 (Wednesday, December 21, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2337]
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   RETIREMENT OF DR. DAVID WENTZY AFTER MORE THAN 40 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, the book of Matthew describes a well-
known scene where the highest deity separates men based on their 
capacity to sympathize with those who are most in need in their 
community. In the Bible verse, Jesus admonished a group of men who 
refused to help him when he was hungry, poor, and sick. These same men 
asked in response, Jesus when were you hungry, poor, and sick for we 
would have helped in your time of need.
  Jesus response, ``Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the 
least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.''
  Mr. Speaker, I stand today to recognize the unyielding service of Dr. 
David Wentzy, a man who has spent his entire life working for the least 
of those in our beloved community. Dr. Wentzy has amassed 42 years of 
service as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and as the Director of 
Northampton County Department of Social Services, where he helped to 
care for the county's disadvantaged citizens.
  Throughout his professional career, Dr. Wentzy has served on three 
North Carolina General Assembly Study Commissions and Councils, was 
active in the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, and 
represented the state through the National Association of Counties, 
just to name a few. In addition, Dr. Wentzy was an active member of 
many fraternal, professional, military, and civic organizations. All of 
these demonstrate his exemplary leadership and commitment to the 
interests of Northampton County citizens.
  Mr. Speaker, On December 31, 2011, Dr. Wentzy will retire as Director 
of the Northampton County Department of Social Services, opening the 
door for someone else to aspire to his impressive track record. But, 
although Dr. Wentzy is retiring from Social Services, I am certain he 
will continue to be a blessing to his community in an equally rewarding 
and selfless endeavor.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of the First Congressional 
District of North Carolina, I thank Dr. David Wentzy for 42 years of 
public service to our state and country. It is greatly appreciated.