[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 96 (Thursday, June 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1022]
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                     HONORING SARAH K. R. WOODWARD

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 19, 2014

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize a 
special member of my staff. After more than ten years of service, Sarah 
K. R. Woodward will be leaving her post in my Kansas City District 
Office.
   Sarah began working in my campaign office, then joined my Washington 
office staff in 2004. She has filled many roles in the office, 
including staff assistant, scheduler, field representative and 
caseworker. Whatever role I needed Sarah to fill, she did so with 
exceptional proficiency and skill.
   Most recently serving as a field representative and caseworker, 
Sarah is known for her patience and kindness in dealing with 
constituents. Whether it is listening to a veteran's retelling of war 
stories, speaking to a room of civic-minded high school students, or 
assisting a single-mother in getting Social Security numbers for her 
daughters, Sarah's experience and listening ear can put constituents at 
ease. When it came to planning events, I knew Sarah would always put 
together an excellent event, whether for the Congressional Art Contest, 
the Sixth Congressional District Leadership Academy, or a veteran's 
medal presentation ceremony.
   I have received many letters of thanks for the outstanding 
constituent service Sarah has provided. Her professionalism and 
dedication to serving my constituents was a great example of how 
government should work. While I am losing a valuable member of my team, 
I am excited for Sarah to begin the next chapter of her career.
   Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in thanking Sarah K. R. 
Woodward for her many years of service to the people of the Sixth 
Congressional District. I know Sarah's colleagues, family and friends 
join with me in thanking her for her commitment to others and wishing 
her best of luck in all her endeavors and many years of success to 
come.

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