[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 58 (Friday, April 1, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E343]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING ELIZABETH M. HEWLETT ON HER RETIREMENT FROM THE PRINCE 
                     GEORGE'S COUNTY PLANNING BOARD

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                          HON. STENY H. HOYER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 1, 2022

  Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ask the House to join me in 
recognizing Elizabeth ``Betty'' M. Hewlett for her more-than-two 
decades of service on the Prince George's County Planning Board of the 
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Betty has done 
a tremendous job managing land-use issues and questions relating to the 
development of land for the benefit of residents of Prince George's 
County and the Fifth District. She has been a good friend, and I've 
been proud to work with her throughout the years to make a positive and 
lasting impact on our community.
  Since she began her distinguished career with the Planning Board, 
Betty has been a tremendous public servant. As Chairwoman, she oversaw 
the provision of community planning services, the regulation of real-
estate development, and the parks and recreation programs for the 
residents of Prince George's County. Betty was also a trailblazer: she 
was the first woman and first African-American to serve as the 
Chairwoman of the Planning Board. She mentored many Black women who 
became elected officials and now lead their communities with purpose 
and vision. Her championship of diversity in Prince George's County 
government and public services has helped create new opportunities for 
residents to realize their full potential and become forces for change 
in their own communities.
  Betty has served Prince George's County in many ways beyond her 
outstanding work on the Planning Board. She has played a critical role 
in the organizing of my annual Black History Month Breakfast, which 
brings community members and leaders together to celebrate Black 
History Month and rededicate ourselves to the ongoing fight for justice 
and equality. Additionally, Betty has served on the Washington 
Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Board of Directors and the 
Metropolitan Development Policy Committee of the Metropolitan 
Washington Council of Governments. Her devotion to improving the lives 
of Prince George's County residents has been incomparable.
  Madam Speaker, I offer Betty my congratulations on retiring from 
public service after a career of great contribution to Prince George's 
County and to our State of Maryland. I hope all f my colleagues will 
join me in recognizing Elizabeth M. Hewlett as she celebrates this 
milestone and in wishing her all the best in the future.

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