[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 3 (Monday, January 14, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E24]
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                      IN MEMORY OF HELEN HANSFORD

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 14, 2013

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
one of my dearest friends and a jewel of southern Kentucky, the late 
Helen Hansford.
  Helen was a staunch Republican since the day she was old enough to 
officially register, at the age of 21. From then on, she stood firm on 
conservative principles with her sweet southern charm. Helen became a 
member of the Republican Women's Club in 1966, served as an executive 
committee member of Kentucky's Republican Party for more than 20 years, 
and attended every Republican National Convention since 1984, until 
news of a malignant brain tumor interrupted her plans in 2011.
  Helen's husband, the late Sherman Hansford, served as Pulaski County 
Sheriff for many years. During his service, Helen was right by 
Sherman's side, serving as a deputy sheriff and office clerk. She had a 
passion for public service and believed in being a part of transforming 
her hometown and helping others succeed. In fact, Helen's heartbeat 
raced for the children in Pulaski County Schools. As the Executive 
Assistant to the Pulaski County Schools Superintendent and a member of 
the Pulaski County Board of Education, Helen never hesitated to take on 
the reins of responsibility when action was needed. Yet, she was always 
a true lady, winning over hearts with her generous spirit and words of 
encouragement.
  When Helen believed in a cause, she invested herself into its success 
with every ounce of energy she had to offer. She devoted more than 50 
years to numerous boards and agencies, including the Order of the 
Eastern Star, Kentucky Public Retirees, along with local, state and 
national Republican politics. In honor of her tireless dedication, 
Helen was recently inducted into the Pulaski County Lincoln Club Hall 
of Fame and the Republican 5th District Hall of Fame.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring an 
irreplaceable friend to southern Kentucky, the late Helen Hansford.

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