[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 177 (Thursday, October 26, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1021-E1022]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF MAYOR KEN MARSHBURN

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                           HON. WILEY NICKEL

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 26, 2023

  Mr. NICKEL. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor and celebrate the 
exemplary service of Mayor Ken Marshburn, a distinguished leader, and 
devoted public servant to the Town of Garner. I'm privileged to 
recognize his remarkable contributions to our community and express our 
collective gratitude.
  Before Ken Marshburn was elected as Garner's mayor in 2019, he served 
on the Town Council for twelve years. He was also on the board of the 
Garner Economic Development Corporation, which led the redevelopment of

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the former ConAgra site into a bustling Amazon fulfillment center, 
further solidifying Garner's role in the economic prosperity of our 
region.
  Beyond his civic leadership, Mayor Marshburn has exhibited a life of 
dedication to public service, retiring as the Chief of U.S. Pretrial 
Services for the Eastern District of North Carolina, after a laudable 
26-year career. He and his wife, the equally esteemed Ms. Faye 
Marshburn, who served the Wake County Public School System, have been 
pillars of the Garner community for over three decades.
  It's impossible to miss the philanthropic spirit of the Marshburns. 
Both Mayor Marshburn and Mrs. Marshburn have been steadfast volunteers 
with Meals on Wheels of Wake County as well as active members of Garner 
First Baptist Church.
  Furthermore, Mayor Marshburn's passion for education and youth 
empowerment is evident from his fourteen-year service as guardian ad 
litem for Wake County, his fifteen-year tenure as a reading tutor in 
Garner schools, and his unwavering commitment to the Garner Morning 
Rotary Club for nearly two decades.
  Mayor Marshburn's leadership has steered Garner towards a positive 
and prosperous future. His commitment to fiscal responsibility has laid 
a solid foundation for the town's growth, attractIng new businesses 
that enrich our economic diversity. His legacy is one of leadership, 
service, and unwavering dedication to our community.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in applauding Mayor Ken Marshburn for 
his unwavering commitment and invaluable contributions to Garner and 
extending our best wishes to him and his family as they embark on this 
well-deserved retirement.
  Our community is undeniably richer and brighter due to his leadership 
and service.

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