[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 25 (Friday, February 15, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E171]
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             IN RECOGNITION OF THE RETIREMENT OF RUTH SARRO

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 15, 2013

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask for the 
House's attention today to recognize Ruth Sarro who is retiring on 
March 31st.
  Mrs. Sarro began her career as a 4-H agent over 30 years ago. Working 
with the 4-H of Alabama was the fulfillment of her childhood dreams. As 
a child, Mrs. Sarro enjoyed participating in her local chapter. She 
competed in local, county, district and even state 4-H contests. Her 
fond memories led her to pursue opportunities within the 4-H system.
  In 1980, she graduated from the University of Montevallo in Alabama 
and began working in the Bullock County extension office as a 4-H 
agent. In 1982, Mrs. Sarro transferred to the Calhoun County Extension 
office in Anniston, Alabama. During her years as a 4-H agent she worked 
extensively with schools and teachers in Alabama. In fact, she worked 
with over 22,000 students between 1980 and 2004.
  In 2004, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System was restructured, 
and she became a Regional 4-H agent. She works with 97 volunteers in 
Calhoun, Cleburne and Randolph counties.
  Mrs. Sarro will be remembered for her dedication to the 4-H systems 
of Alabama. She is a true success story of what dedication to a cause 
can bring about. Countless students, teachers, volunteers and members 
of the community have been inspired by her.
  Mr. Speaker, we join her family and friends in celebrating Mrs. 
Sarro's retirement.

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