[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 147 (Tuesday, August 18, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E765]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                        IN HONOR OF SARA NOLAND

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 18, 2020

  Mr. BARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mrs. Sara Noland. Mrs. 
Noland lives in Irvine, Kentucky and celebrates her 100th birthday on 
August 17th.
  Mrs. Noland grew up in Woodford County, Kentucky. As a junior in high 
school she began working in her school's library. She went on to the 
University of Kentucky, where she earned a degree in library science. 
Her first job in 1941 was at Estill County High School, where she 
earned $90 a month. She married during World War II and traveled across 
the country, working at several libraries along the way. In 1949, she 
was rehired as librarian of Estill County High School. While working 
there, she helped get the Estill County Public Library started and 
volunteered there for many years. Mrs. Noland retired in 1991 with 42 
years of dedicated service.
  Mrs. Noland has been an involved member of her community for many 
years in a variety of ways. She has taught Sunday School, led church 
youth groups, served as a 4-H leader, and was a Girl Scout leader. At 
the high school, she led a reading club, worked with the Academic Team, 
and helped with Project Graduation. She also volunteered with adult 
literacy. Mrs. Noland was commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel for her 
work in literacy. In 1996 she became the first recipient of the 
Governor's Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer Service.
  It is my honor to recognize Mrs. Sara Noland, celebrate her 100th 
birthday, and thank her for her many contributions to her community, 
particularly in the important area of literacy.

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