[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 203 (Wednesday, December 2, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1081]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        APPRECIATING CINDY SMITH

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 2, 2020

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, I would like to take the 
time to recognize Cindy Smith for her dedicated work to the Lexington 
District One Board of Trustees. She is an important member of our 
community as she has worked to improve our children's education.


                  District Honors 20-year Board Member

  On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the Lexington District One Board of Trustees 
honored board chair Cynthia ``Cindy'' S. Smith who decided to retire 
following 20 consecutive years of devoted service to the district.
  She became involved in Lexington District One while serving as 
president of the Lexington Elementary School PTA. After serving in the 
PTA and her children's School Improvement Council, she decided to run 
for the Board of Trustees in 2000 and was elected.
  Smith served as secretary, vice chair and chair throughout her 20 
years of service.
  As one of the fastest-growing school districts in the state, ranking 
sixth in total enrollment, Smith is proud of the excellent academic 
reputation the district established.
  During her tenure on the board, the district experienced rapid 
growth, and drew accolades and national recognition for high academic 
improvement and innovative programs.
  An active community member, Smith chaired the South Carolina 
Insurance Trust Board of Directors, the Lexington District One 
Educational Foundation, the South Carolina School Boards Association 
and the Lexington Woman's Club and served on the Executive Board of the 
Friends of the Lexington County Library and the Board of Directors for 
the South Carolina School Improvement Council.

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