[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 114 (Friday, June 30, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E631]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING SARAH HARRIS

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                        HON. MARILYN STRICKLAND

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 30, 2023

  Ms. STRICKLAND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Sarah Harris, a 
standout public servant and local leader who recently retired from her 
role as Puyallup's Parks and Recreation Director after a 35-year career 
with the City.
  After graduating from Arkansas College, Sarah spent several years 
working for the military with a focus on recreational sports and 
fitness. When she moved to Washington state, she applied her love of 
sports and recreation to her first job with the City of Puyallup as a 
part-time Recreation Supervisor in 1988. Sarah eventually shifted to 
her most recent role with the City as their Parks and Recreation 
Director, working to grow the City's parks and beautify its public 
spaces for South Sound communities.
  During her decade-long tenure as Director, Sarah oversaw several 
community projects, including the creation of Van Lierop Park and the 
installation of Puyallup's first-ever Spray Park in Pioneer Park. 
Thanks to Sarah's skilled leadership and sustained commitment to the 
City's development, Puyallup has one of the best Parks and Recreation 
systems in Washington.
  I commend Sarah for her tireless service to the people of Puyallup 
and the state of Washington and wish her all the best in her well-
deserved retirement.

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