[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 15, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E77]
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                       HONORING DONNA JEAN KIRBY

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                          HON. JASON T. SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 15, 2014

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Donna Jean 
Kirby of Doniphan, Missouri for her outstanding service and involvement 
in Ripley County. In recognition of her hard work in the community, Ms. 
Kirby is receiving the Ripley County Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the 
Year Award. Ms. Kirby has volunteered her time with Relay for Life in 
addition to chairing the Christmas decorating committee of Heritage 
Park and pitching in at Independence Day, Labor Day, Timberfest, and 
other holiday festivities. She is a sister of Beta Sigma Phi sorority 
and supports a variety of other interests in the community, including 
working with a committee of local citizens to keep a local hospital 
open.
  If there is an event taking place in Ripley County, chances are Donna 
Kirby is helping out to make it happen. She has made Ripley County a 
better place through her hard work and dedication. Ms. Kirby is also a 
mother of two and grandmother of four. I am grateful that we have such 
enthusiastic and committed members of the community, such as Ms. Donna 
Jean Kirby whose hard work makes a difference in so many lives. It is 
my pleasure to recognize her efforts and achievements before the House 
of Representatives.

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