[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 101 (Tuesday, June 14, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H5533]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF SYLVIA SASS, THE FIRST LADY OF SISTER 
                          CITIES INTERNATIONAL

  (Ms. STRICKLAND asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. STRICKLAND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
service of Sylvia Sass, an extraordinary public servant and community 
leader in the State of Washington.
  Sylvia was a vital player in the early development of the Sister 
Cities International organization. She was even appointed Washington 
State coordinator due to her work in helping President Dwight 
Eisenhower rebuild international ties, and she was selected as a 
delegate to have lunch with him.
  In 2017, Sylvia received the Sister Cities International Lifetime 
Achievement Award, and to this day she remains an active and honorary 
board member of the organization. Sylvia Sass is known as the first 
lady of Sister Cities International.
  Mr. Speaker, Sylvia exemplifies hard work, perseverance, and selfless 
service to others. I am proud to call her my friend, and I offer these 
remarks in her honor.

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