[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 178 (Thursday, November 17, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H8555]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING KAREN SUTTON

  (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
the life of my friend, Karen Sutton, who recently passed away after a 
long, hard fight with cancer.
  Karen spent much of her life in Springfield and was a valued member 
of our community, always volunteering and attending events all the way 
up to a few weeks before she passed.
  After a long and successful career in data processing, Karen retired 
from the Illinois Department of Health in 2002.
  Karen spent much of her time in the bowling alley, playing in 
multiple leagues and eventually becoming the league secretary.
  Karen also enjoyed traveling to national Mustang shows, where she won 
many awards. These shows, put on by the Mustang Club of America, 
allowed Karen to connect with the community of drivers from all over 
the Nation, whom she greatly valued. She was also praised for her hard 
work in helping the judging secretaries during these fun yet 
competitive events.

  I am grateful to have known Karen and her husband, Carroll, for many 
years, and I am thankful for all of her work to make our community a 
better place to live.
  Karen is survived by her husband, Carroll; daughter, Julie; and son, 
Brent. My condolences to the entire Sutton family during this difficult 
time.
  Karen, may you rest in peace.

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