[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 64 (Thursday, April 14, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E385]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING MAYOR KAREN ALEXANDER

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                             HON. TED BUDD

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 14, 2022

  Mr. BUDD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mayor Karen 
Alexander of Salisbury, North Carolina, for her leadership to both the 
City of Salisbury and the North Carolina League of Municipalities.
  For over a century, the North Carolina League of Municipalities has 
worked tirelessly to advance the interests of member cities and towns 
across the state. This past year, the League tasked Mayor Alexander 
with leading its 35-member Board of Directors as their President.
  Public service and leadership are nothing new to Mayor Alexander. 
Ever since she was elected a Salisbury City Councilwoman in 2013, she 
has been a pervasive force in her hometown's municipal government. In 
her roles on the city council, Mayor Alexander has responsibly pursued 
revitalization efforts to prepare the historic town for future 
challenges while simultaneously leaning into its rich heritage. Her 
efforts to attract new businesses, restore downtown building facades, 
and incentivize urban revitalization have fostered a renaissance of 
local pride and community cohesion throughout the city. I personally 
have had the immense pleasure of working alongside Mayor Alexander. In 
witnessing her work, I have been impressed by her sharp mind, 
perceptive instincts, and enormous heart.
  During her tenure as League President, Mayor Alexander has been 
instrumental in developing new and creative ways for the League to 
advocate for North Carolina's cities and towns. Under her direction 
during the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the League has 
witnessed record-high event attendance thanks to Mayor Alexander's 
leadership in rolling out expanded online tools and webinars. Other 
contributions Mayor Alexander has made to the League are more tangible. 
As an architect by trade, Mayor Alexander was uniquely positioned to 
play a pivotal role in rebuilding the League's office space. Following 
a devastating fire in 2017 that consumed their longtime office 
buildings in Raleigh, the League tapped Mayor Alexander to serve on 
their building committee. Under her guidance as President, plans are 
being set in motion to develop a new facility to ensure North 
Carolina's cities and towns have a permanent home for extraordinary 
advocacy.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in thanking Mayor Karen Alexander for 
her generous spirit and invaluable management. Both the City of 
Salisbury and the North Carolina League of Municipalities have 
benefited immensely from her years of impactful service. I am sure they 
both will be blessed by the fruits of her leadership for years to come.

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