[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 6 (Thursday, January 11, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S88]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                         TRIBUTE TO KATHY WEBB

 Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam President, I rise today to recognize Kathy 
Webb, who is retiring as chief executive officer at the Arkansas Hunger 
Relief Alliance after a tremendous 11 years advocating greater food 
security for all Arkansans.
  Kathy started her work with the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance as a 
volunteer in 2006 before serving on the board of directors and 
ultimately leading the nonprofit as CEO since 2012. She has been a 
champion of anti-hunger efforts, helping many Natural State residents 
access nutritious food while partnering with State and Federal 
lawmakers to enact meaningful policy solutions, as well as increasing 
awareness and mobilizing others to address this issue.
  Under Kathy's leadership, the Alliance hosted the first legislative 
SNAP challenge, created the Arkansas Legislative Hunger Caucus--the 
first of its kind in the country--and organized new partnerships in 
sectors previously not engaged in fighting hunger. Her leadership was 
instrumental in successfully expanding access to healthy food and 
enhancing State and Federal nutrition policies to help hungry kids. 
With a common goal of improving child nutrition programs, I was proud 
to collaborate with Kathy on a landmark measure to ensure children have 
access to healthy, nutritious meals year-round.
  She is a dedicated public servant whose has spent her career striving 
to make Arkansas better. As city director and vice mayor of Little 
Rock, a member of the civic advisory board for the Little Rock School 
District, a former member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, and 
volunteer at Susan G. Komen for the Cure events, her sustained presence 
and passion have benefited countless lives.
  Kathy exemplifies what it means to give back to her community. I am 
grateful for all she has contributed locally and beyond to combat 
hunger over many years with so much important progress achieved. I 
appreciate our longtime friendship, and I know her impact will continue 
to be seen for generations to come. I wish her the best of luck in 
retirement.

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