[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 95 (Friday, June 3, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E572]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF KAREN SMITH

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 3, 2022

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and remember the 
incredible life of Karen S. Smith of Gloversville, New York. Karen was 
an active member of the Fulton County community, and she will be dearly 
missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
  Karen was born on December 22, 1946 in Indiana. She graduated from 
Gloversville High School and attended SUNY Brockport. Karen then 
obtained her master's degree in reading education from the College of 
St. Rose. After graduation, Karen began her career as a teacher 
dedicated to serving some of the youngest members of the Fulton County 
community. She taught at many schools throughout New York, including 
Mt. Carmel Elementary School, in the former Oppenheim-Ephratah Central 
School District, the Tryon School, and in the Greater Amsterdam School 
District. Karen's commitment to improving her community was evident 
through her teaching, and Fulton County is better off because of her 
service.
  Karen was an integral part of the Fulton County Republican Committee 
for over twenty-five years. During that time, she served as the 
committee secretary, a state committeeman, and the chairwoman of the 
Gloversville City Committee, She also loyally served as the president 
of Fulton County Women's Republican Committee and as the president of 
the New York State Federation of Republican Women. Additionally, Karen 
was an active member in the Fulton County Republican Chairman's Club 
and the Fulton County Republican Club. Karen brought much needed 
leadership to all of her roles and shared her extensive expertise with 
the Republican Party of New York.
  On behalf of New York's 21st District, I thank and honor Karen Smith 
for her incredible life of service and extend my deepest condolences to 
her family, friends, and the entire Fulton County community.

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