[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 149 (Thursday, September 15, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E944]
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                         HONORING KATHERIN ELAM

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                        HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 15, 2022

  Mr. GRIFFITH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Katherin Elam 
of Salem, Virginia, who over the years has been a consistent positive 
influence in Salem and the Roanoke region, on her upcoming retirement 
from the presidency of Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia. During 
a 24-year career at the organization, Ms. Elam has been a tremendous 
positive presence for young people in the Roanoke Valley.
  Junior Achievement seeks to prepare students for their futures by 
offering lessons in financial literacy, work and career readiness, and 
entrepreneurship. Since 1998, Ms. Elam led this volunteer 
organization's efforts in the Roanoke Valley. In cooperation with local 
teachers, Junior Achievement reaches into classrooms to offer guidance 
and support as students set goals and plan to attain them. Ms. Elam has 
grown and maintained a volunteer corps and networks that connect 
students to the knowledge and skills they need to thrive.
  Over Ms. Elam's time as president of Junior Achievement of Southwest 
Virginia, it worked with 220,000 local students. That number is 
incredible, but for the students who have made progress toward their 
dreams over the course of her long and fruitful career, Ms. Elam's true 
impact is beyond measure. I wish her all the best as she concludes her 
service at Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia and pursues her own 
goals in the future.

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