[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 128 (Tuesday, September 8, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1217]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





HONORING SANDRA WILLIAMS BUSH AND RECOGNIZING HER DEDICATION TO HELPING 
                                 OTHERS

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 8, 2015

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I stand before you today to recognize and 
honor Ms. Sandra Williams Bush for her outstanding commitment to 
service as well as the sharing of knowledge, culture, and community. 
Sandra Bush is the recipient of the Buffalo Association of Black Social 
Workers, Inc. Community Service Award; the Black Chamber of Commerce of 
WNY Beverly Gray Community Service Award, the GROUP Ministries, Inc. 
Community Achievement Award, the Harriet Tubman Community Service 
Award, the Afro-American Historical Association of the Niagara 
Frontier, Inc. William Wells Brown Community Service Award, and 
Community Service Recognition from the City of Buffalo Common Council 
Community.
   Sandra Bush, the daughter of Willis and Evelyn Williams, was born in 
Buffalo and grew up attending schools within the Buffalo school system. 
She continued her education, earning a Human Services degree from 
Medaille College and a Masters of Library Science degree from the 
University of Buffalo School of Information and Library Science. Her 
well-rounded education only strengthened her passion to help others. In 
August of 1985, Sandra began her career with the Buffalo and Eire 
County Public Library as a clerk with the Department of Extension 
Services. A few years later, she decided to pursue a degree in library 
science, and in 1991 she received her certification as a public 
librarian. Her career also included working with the RAM Van, Lookie 
Bookie, the Bookmobile and other several city branch libraries.
   Sandra is retiring as the first Branch Manager of the Frank E. 
Merriweather, Jr. Library. There she oversaw the care of the largest 
resource center of African and African American history in central and 
western New York. Beyond maintaining the collection, she worked 
tirelessly to incorporate the community with quality library service, 
programming and outreach efforts.
   She credits strong family support along with encouragement from the 
community for her achievements. Friends and family joined Sandra Bush 
for her retirement party on August 21, 2015 at the Frank Merriweather 
Library between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.
   Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me a few moments to honor and 
recognize Ms. Sandra Williams Bush. I ask that my colleagues join me in 
congratulating Ms. Bush on an accomplished career and to commend her 
for her admirable work within the Buffalo library system and community.

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