[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 215 (Tuesday, December 14, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1366]
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                      COMMEMORATING JUDY McKIERNAN

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                          HON. JENNIFER WEXTON

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 14, 2021

  Ms. WEXTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of Judith Ann 
McKiernan, wife, mother, public servant, and community leader. Mrs. 
McKiernan passed away on November 30th.
  Judy is survived by her husband of twenty-nine years, Michael and 
their two children, Hannah, and Adam. Lovingly known to Judy as, Team 
McKiernan.
  A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, Judy grew up in Houston, Texas and 
made her way to Winchester in the late 1980s. Judy dedicated her life 
in Winchester to community service, as a social worker, public school 
counselor and administrator for over thirty years, and as a Member of 
Winchester City Council. She was currently serving as Director of 
Student Support Services for the Winchester Public Schools.
  Judy was known for her spirited personality and fierce determination 
to advocate for those she loved. She enjoyed dancing, being out in 
nature, and welcoming all who came through her door. She loved serving 
her community and found great joy in supporting the development of 
making it a more equitable place to thrive and grow. Judy supported the 
many organizations whose missions aligned with her values, including 
Bright Futures, Winchester Area Thermal Shelter (WATTS) NAACP, and many 
others.
  Judy McKiernan leaves behind a lasting legacy of dedicated public 
service and will be missed by family, her many friends and the 
community she served.

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