[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 71 (Wednesday, May 1, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E520-E521]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         IN HONOR OF THE RETIREMENT OF SUZANNE GIRARD BURNETTE

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 1, 2019

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I ask for the House's attention 
to recognize the retirement of Suzanne Girard Burnette.

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  Suzanne is retiring as the Executive Director of the Lee-Russell 
Council of Governments on May 1st after nearly 25 years with the 
organization.
  Suzanne grew up in West, Texas before moving to Mayfield, Kentucky 
for her father's new job. She received her Bachelor of Science degree 
from Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky and her Master's in 
Public Affairs/Administration from Kentucky State University in 
Frankfort, Kentucky. She has over 30 years of experience in community 
and economic development in both the public and private sector.
  In 1984, she wrote the State of Alabama's ``Community Development 
Block Grant Program Management and Implementation Manual.'' Suzanne 
serves on various boards and committees including the Auburn Lions 
Club, the Alabama Association of Regional Councils, the National 
Association of Development Organizations Board, the Southeast Regional 
Director's Institute, Lee County Habitat for Humanity Board, Auburn and 
Opelika Chambers of Commerce, Alabama Council on Human Relations and 
others.
  Suzanne is married to Wayne Burnette and lives in Auburn, Alabama. 
Suzanne and Wayne have two children, April and Miranda.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing the retirement of 
Suzanne Girard Burnette.

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