[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 26 (Thursday, February 11, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E128]
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                   TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF SHERRY McDAVID

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 11, 2021

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Sherry McDavid, a regional development champion in the Commonwealth of 
Kentucky, upon her retirement after 27 years of service as Executive 
Director of the FIVCO Area Development District in rural, northeastern 
Kentucky.
  Sherry's love for northeastern Kentucky has been evident in her 
tireless dedication and adamant advocacy to strengthen communities in 
Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Greenup and Lawrence counties for nearly four 
decades through her leadership at the FIVCO ADD and the FIVCO Service 
Agency. In addition to being a staunch advocate for economic 
development and infrastructure enhancement in Kentucky's Appalachian 
region, Sherry has been an organizational powerhouse, cultivating 
unlikely partnerships and rallying volunteers from across county-lines 
to meet the needs of our people. Whether distributing food commodities, 
caring for our elderly residents, or extending water and sewer service 
in our communities, Sherry filled the gap on many occasions and was the 
glue that held multiple programs together across the local, state, and 
federal levels. Sherry is the type of leader that accepts every 
challenge and surpasses every expectation for the good of the people 
around her.
  When we examine the growth and progress in the FIVCO region over the 
last 38 years, we can see the influence of Sherry's astute business 
sense and her unmatched work ethic. Although she is retiring, Sherry 
should be proud of the firm foundation that she has laid for the next 
generation to build upon. She has made a resounding difference in our 
part of Kentucky.
  In closing, I want to express my deep appreciation for Sherry's 
service to the people of northeastern Kentucky, her leadership and her 
assistance for our local leaders in the FIVCO region. It has been an 
honor to work alongside such an inspiring advocate for our communities. 
I wish Sherry and her family tremendous joy and blessings in the years 
to come.

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