[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 51 (Thursday, March 23, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E368]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO SHERYL LYNETTE BRANCH MAXWELL

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                            HON. JASON SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 23, 2017

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Sheryl 
Lynette Branch Maxwell, the 33rd Anniversary Honoree of The Daughters 
of Sunset in Sikeston, Missouri. Fondly known throughout the State of 
Missouri as ``Ms. Sherry,'' Sheryl has continuously served the under-
privileged and special needs youth and adults of the 8th Congressional 
District since 1979. Under Ms. Sherry's watchful hand, a program called 
Kids' Beat has grown tremendously. Kids Beat provides a safe and 
educational surrounding for underprivileged and special needs children, 
and has grown to cover 30 counties in Missouri. Ms. Sherry has also 
worked as Special Project Coordinator for the New Madrid County Health 
Department. In this role, Sheryl helped limited resource residents and 
partnered with outside groups to generate additional resources for the 
program. Sheryl has been named to advisory committees for three 
concurrent Missouri governors and spearheaded programs for the Lincoln 
University Cooperative Extension. Ms. Sherry even has a day named after 
her. January 20, 2013 was declared ``Ms. Sherry Day'' by the City of 
St. Louis and St. Louis County.
  At Cornerstone Baptist Church, Ms. Sherry served her community as a 
choir president, Sunday school teacher, church secretary and youth 
leader. Whether she is raising money for those less fortunate or 
counseling someone through a rough time, Ms. Sherry has shown true 
leadership throughout our community.
  Today, I am honored to announce Ms. Sherry as the 33rd Anniversary 
Honoree of The Daughters of Sunset. Their mission is ``Making a 
Difference,'' and I cannot think of a more deserving recipient than 
Sheryl Maxwell. Thank you, Ms. Sherry, for making a difference in the 
8th Congressional District of Missouri.

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