[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 173 (Monday, November 7, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1117]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING CURTIS WAYNE SUTHERLAND JR.

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                        HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 7, 2022

  Mr. GRIFFITH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Curtis Wayne 
Sutherland Jr. of Wytheville, Virginia, who passed away on October 9, 
2022. As a public servant of his hometown for four decades, Wayne 
Sutherland successfully planned and managed significant projects to 
grow and improve Wytheville.
  Mr. Sutherland was born on October 31, 1951, to Curtis Sutherland and 
Margaret Myers of Wytheville. He attended Virginia Tech and graduated 
in 1975 with a degree in civil engineering. After earning his degree, 
he taught at Wytheville Community College. As he later recounted to the 
Wytheville Enterprise, Mr. Sutherland had applied to a job in Virginia 
Beach but had not heard back; the Postal Service tardily delivered a 
letter inviting him to interview for the job a few months after 
starting at the community college. But he preferred to stay in 
Wytheville anyway. He took a job as Wytheville's assistant town manager 
in 1980. Four years later, he was elevated to town manager, a job he 
held until his retirement in 2020.
  Under Mr. Sutherland's leadership, Wytheville enjoyed enhancements to 
its infrastructure as well as amenities to boost the town's quality of 
life and appeal to visitors. He put his training as a civil engineer to 
good use by overseeing water, road, and building construction and 
improvements. He also established parks, trails, and green spaces. One 
of his favorite spots was his first park project, Elizabeth Brown 
Memorial Park
  Residents of Wytheville can appreciate Mr. Sutherland's contributions 
to the town when they enjoy the quality of its public services or take 
advantage of its scenic and recreational opportunities. He modestly 
attributed his success as town manager over several decades to his 
ability to delegate, but his contributions were enormous.
  Mr. Sutherland was preceded in death by his parents and his son, 
Will. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Faye Foglesong 
Sutherland; daughter, Jamie Pauley (Robert Patton); son, Curtis 
Sutherland (Hillary); sister, Sandra Sowers (David); and brother-in-
law, John Scott (Sue). I offer them my condolences on the loss of this 
public servant who offered so much to his hometown.

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