[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 42 (Thursday, March 21, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H1803]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CELEBRATING THE HONORABLE LORETTA L. WOOTTEN

  (Mr. CARNEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the many life 
achievements of the Honorable Loretta L. Wootten, one of Delaware's 
most devoted public servants. This March as we celebrate the remarkable 
contributions women have made throughout our Nation's history, I'm 
proud to recognize Loretta, someone who has broken ground for women in 
Delaware.
  Loretta emerged as a strong leader early in her political career by 
helping Delaware's own Joe Biden win his first bid for the United 
States Senate in 1972. Since then, she has been a trusted adviser for 
many Delaware leaders.
  In 1986, Loretta became the first woman elected as Register in 
Chancery in Delaware, a position which she held for four consecutive 
terms. After retiring in 2000, she once again answered the call of her 
community by serving as Kent County Clerk of the Peace, which she 
continues to this day.
  In addition to her numerous professional accomplishments, Loretta is 
a devoted wife to her husband of 51 years and a loving mother and 
grandmother. She is someone who has earned the respect of everyone in 
our community and helped make Delaware a better place for future 
generations. It's a privilege for me to call her a friend and work with 
her.

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