[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 113 (Friday, July 6, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E971]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING SARAH GOODRICH OF SALT

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                           HON. JOHN J. FASO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, July 6, 2018

  Mr. FASO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect and admiration that I 
rise today to recognize the exemplary career of Ms. Sarah W. Goodrich 
on the occasion of her retirement from Schoharie Area Long Term (SALT) 
Development. Since 2012, Ms. Goodrich has remarkably served as the 
Executive Director of SALT, a non-profit group in Schoharie County, New 
York that works to promote sustainable community development, natural 
disaster recovery, and emergency preparedness.
  In 2011, Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee caused severe 
flooding and devastation throughout Schoharie County. Ms. Goodrich 
spearheaded volunteer efforts in the wake of these natural disasters to 
assist friends, neighbors, and strangers rebuild their homes and 
communities. Throughout these difficult times, Ms. Goodrich became a 
cornerstone of disaster recovery within the Schoharie region, and it 
was her commitment to disaster recovery in the region that directly led 
to the creation of SALT.
  The genuine care and concern she has for her community knows no 
bounds. In addition to her many years cultivating SALT and making it 
into a beacon of community development, she has also been an active 
member of the Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council, the 
Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and the Board 
of Directors for the Cooperative Extension of Schoharie County. In 
recognition and honor of her outstanding commitment to the community, 
Ms. Goodrich has also received countless awards and accolades.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating Ms. 
Goodrich on her much-deserved retirement from SALT. Through her ardent 
and humble leadership, Ms. Goodrich has been an unfaltering steward and 
passionate advocate for the community. Her lifetime of hard work is 
inspirational, and I am grateful for her many and unparalleled 
contributions to SALT, to Schoharie County, and to New York State.

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