[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 86 (Thursday, May 24, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E734]
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                        HONORING GAIL K. WRIGHT

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 24, 2018

  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a great Kentuckian, Gail 
K. Wright. Mrs. Wright was born in Menifee County, Kentucky. Her 
parents taught her to love God and family and to be grateful. They 
taught her to treat everyone the same, no matter their economic status. 
These values shaped her life and carried over into her professional 
career. Mrs. Wright grew up on her family's farm and developed a love 
for reading. She went on to graduate from Morehead State University. 
She and her husband now live in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.
  Mrs. Wright has served as the Executive Director of the Gateway Area 
Development District in northeastern Kentucky for almost 30 years. She 
is unquestionably a leader in the field of economic and community 
development, with an extensive background in grant writing and 
administration. She has vast knowledge of federal, state, and local 
programs. Mrs. Wright became the chair of the Kentucky Area Development 
District's Executive Directors. She is quite an active member in her 
community and in the five county ADD region. Mrs. Wright serves on 
numerous boards related to community and economic development, 
education, tourism, downtown revitalization, and chambers.
  After making tremendous progress in the Gateway ADD region over the 
past 30 years, Mrs. Wright is retiring. Her love for the people of 
Eastern Kentucky and her passion for helping to better their lives will 
certainly be missed. I wish her all the best of everything in her 
retirement and I thank her for her service and leadership. It is my 
honor to recognize Gail K. Wright before the United States House of 
Representatives.

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