[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 113 (Wednesday, July 13, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1108]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING CARL JUNCTION POSTMASTER SHARON CLARK

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 13, 2016

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Carl Junction, Missouri, 
Postmaster Sharon Clark for her eight years of service as Carl Junction 
Postmaster and to congratulate her on retirement.
  After holding the position for the past eight years, Sharon retired 
from her position on June 3rd of this year. Since her arrival in 
February of 2008, Sharon has overseen the post office in its upgrade to 
``First Class'' post office status. During her tenure she has also 
increased the visibility, and engagement of the post office in the Carl 
Junction community.
  During her time serving as postmaster, Sharon had made many 
meaningful contributions, including Carl Junction's success in the 
annual ``Stamp out Breast Cancer'' campaign. This is a nationwide 
annual contest each October between post offices to sell the most 
breast cancer awareness postage stamps to aid in funding breast cancer 
research. Since Sharon's first year in 2008, the Carl Junction post 
office has ranked in the top ten for selling these stamps and has won 
this national competition each of the last three years. This 
achievement could not have been done without her hard work and 
determination.
  In addition to her role as postmaster, Sharon has been active in the 
Carl Junction community. She serves in several capacities including 
Carl Junction Bright Futures, Habitat for Humanity, Hope 4 You Breast 
Cancer Foundation, Carl Junction C.A.R.E.S., and the Carl Junction 
Eastern Star. Sharon also serves on the Carl Junction Area Chamber of 
Commerce Board of Directors and plans to use her retirement to be 
``more active'' in the community.
  Mr. Speaker, Sharon Clark's work as Carl Junction Postmaster has set 
a great example of public service for the people of Carl Junction. I am 
proud to recognize citizens like her in Missouri's Seventh 
Congressional District, and I urge my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating her on her well-deserved retirement and service.

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