[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 164 (Wednesday, December 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1971]
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                       TRIBUTE TO TERESA VANZANT

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 19, 2012

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Teresa Vanzant, in honor of her retirement after dedicating 31 years of 
public service to Kentucky's Rockcastle County Circuit Court Clerk's 
Office.
  Teresa's passion and commitment to public service was inspired by her 
father and my dear friend, the late Denver Miller, who also served as 
Circuit Court Clerk in Rockcastle County for three terms. Denver 
instilled in his family, the value of being an engaged citizen and 
giving back to the community. Denver's service as Clerk and 
Administrative Assistant to the Administrative Office of the Court also 
influenced his son, James Miller who serves as Rockcastle County's 
Jailer. The tireless dedication of this entire family will be a legacy 
long admired in our region.
  Teresa Vanzant is also a role model for women in public service in 
our rural communities. In addition to her role as Circuit Court Clerk, 
she has volunteered for the Kentucky Women's Missionary Union, the Mt. 
Vernon Elementary Family Resource Center Council, President of Kiwanis 
Rockcastle, the Education Chair of Kentucky's Circuit Court Clerk's 
Association, Secretary of the Trust for Life, and a board member of the 
anti-drug Rockcastle County UNITE Coalition. Teresa works diligently, 
to not only serve her county, but to be a voice for opportunity and 
vision for generations to follow.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring a leader and 
dear friend of southern and eastern Kentucky, Teresa Vanzant, on her 
retirement. My wife, Cynthia and I wish Teresa and her family all the 
best in the years to come.

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