[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 97 (Friday, June 4, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E601-E602]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING COUNTY MANAGER PAULA STEWART FOR 25 YEARS OF SERVICE TO 
                             HARNETT COUNTY

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 4, 2021

  Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor County Manager Paula 
Stewart for 25 years of service to Harnett County, located in North 
Carolina's Eight Congressional District.
  Over the years, Mrs. Stewart has played an instrumental role in 
shaping the history of our

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community. She joined Harnett County in 1996 as Director of Information 
Technology and retires after three years as County Manager. Appointed 
in 2018 by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners, Mrs. Stewart is 
the first woman to serve as County Manager.
  Mrs. Stewart has led a career of distinction and is a strong and 
effective leader. During her tenure with Harnett County, she improved 
customer service, expanded access to public services, enhanced public 
communications, and managed growth by embracing new opportunities while 
preserving the rich history of our community. She is credited with 
revising Harnett County's fiscal policy, coordinating response efforts 
to emergency events such as Hurricane Florence and the coronavirus 
pandemic, and oversaw construction of the Harnett County Resource 
Center and Library.
  Renee and I would like to extend our most heartfelt appreciation to 
Mrs. Stewart for her years of exemplary service to Harnett County, 
which is a better place today due to her work. I know I speak for our 
entire community in wishing her and her family continued success and 
happiness as they move on to their next great adventure.
  Madam Speaker, please join me today in honoring County Manager Paula 
Stewart for 25 years of service to Harnett County.

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