[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 208 (Wednesday, December 9, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H7059]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING NEW YORK STATE SENATOR BETTY LITTLE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
New York (Ms. Stefanik) for 5 minutes.
  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of New York State 
Senator Betty Little, an extraordinarily dedicated and effective public 
servant for the north country, to congratulate her on her upcoming 
retirement.
  Betty has dedicated decades of her life to representing the 
hardworking families of upstate New York, both during her time in the 
New York State Assembly and the State Senate.
  Senator Little first began her career in public service at the local 
level, and served in many capacities while also working as a teacher 
before her election to the New York State Assembly in 1995. She was 
later elected to the State Senate in 2002.
  Betty has accomplished countless legislative results over the years, 
expanding benefits for military families, saving hardworking taxpayer 
dollars, protecting jobs in the Adirondacks, and always standing up for 
the people of the north country.
  While petite in stature, Betty is truly a giant among public 
servants.
  Senator Little sought election to public office as a working mother, 
a time when this was a lot harder and less in vogue. She quietly 
shattered innumerable glass ceilings and paved the way for generations 
of women to come.
  I am proud to call Betty Little a legislative partner, a role model, 
and a dear friend.
  I offer Betty my most sincere congratulations and gratitude, and I 
wish her and her family all the best in this next chapter.
  It is my privilege to highlight her accomplishments in the 
Congressional Record.

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