[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 99 (Thursday, June 9, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H5431-H5432]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                REMEMBERING SHERRA ANN EVERETT FERTITTA

  (Ms. LETLOW asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. LETLOW. Madam Speaker, I come to the floor today to pay tribute 
to the late Sherra Ann Everett Fertitta, a truly wonderful person and a 
dedicated mother, grandmother, educator, and friend, who was beloved by 
so many people across Ouachita Parish and northeast Louisiana.
  Madam Speaker, I believe that the best way to describe the kind of 
person Sherra was is to use the words of her daughter, Tori Fertitta 
Mortensen. She said, ``Her happiness was in seeing the happiness and 
good works of others.''
  Sherra was the kind of person who lifted you up every single time you 
saw her. On a personal level, she was always kind and encouraging, 
never forgetting to tell me that she was praying for me. It is her 
caring spirit and remarkable kindness that emerges as a common theme in 
the memories of her friends.
  Sherra was a mom who was absolutely dedicated to her family. She was 
a teacher who believed that it is essential to pass along the love of 
learning to the next generation. She not only imparted her wisdom on 
others but also reminded them that ``education is the best 
investment.''

  Sherra was a valued member of our community, who worked tirelessly to 
make it a better place. For instance, when she was working in the 
healthcare industry, she organized forums that would allow doctors and 
medical professionals to share information and connect with individuals 
who needed care and assistance.
  She believed that being involved in the political process, helping 
elect good people to office, and being a strong advocate for your 
beliefs and values was essential to improving not just our community 
but our country.
  She was a longtime leader for the Ouachita Parish Republican Women 
and served on the parish's Republican Executive Committee. She 
volunteered on numerous campaigns and even helped produce a local radio 
show.
  Madam Speaker, I could go on and on about all that Sherra Fertitta 
did for our community in Ouachita Parish, that is the kind of person 
she was.
  We know that her true legacy lives on through her family, her 
friends, and the countless people whose lives she touched here on 
Earth. We will miss her immeasurably and the joy that Sherra Fertitta 
brought to our lives will never be forgotten.

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