[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 187 (Friday, December 2, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1205]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING REPRESENTATIVE PAT HURLEY FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND 
                               LEADERSHIP

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 2, 2022

  Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor North Carolina State 
Representative Pat Hurley for her 16 years of service to the people of 
Randolph County. A beloved member of our community, Representative 
Hurley has gone above and beyond to enact positive change for all in 
her community.
  Since the beginning of her first term in 2007, Representative Hurley 
has worked diligently to become a conservative leader in the General 
Assembly. She currently holds leadership roles on many committees, 
including her role as chairwoman of the Appropriations and Education 
Committee. In addition to her educational priorities, Representative 
Hurley has long stood as a stalwart voice against legislation that 
would further enable or permit the use of alcohol, drugs, and gambling. 
As one of only 8 women in the 120-member North Carolina House of 
Representatives, she has exhibited outstanding initiative and courage 
that will help pave the way for increased female membership and 
leadership in the North Carolina General Assembly in years to come.
  As a representative, she has demonstrated the highest level of 
commitment to her community through her hard work and leadership. She 
has served as a trailblazer for all women in public service, and I know 
I speak for many others as we honor her extraordinary career.
  Madam Speaker, please join me today in honoring Representative Pat 
Hurley for her exemplary service to her community.

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