[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 16 (Monday, January 29, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E87]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING SARAH GLAD

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                           HON. CHUCK EDWARDS

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 29, 2024

  Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mrs. Sarah Glad in 
recognition of her life and her service and contributions to the State 
of North Carolina. North Carolina has lost a friend, an inspiration, 
and an exemplary public servant.
  I had the honor of having Sarah serve as my Legislative Assistant 
while I served in the North Carolina State Senate. Sarah was among the 
best that North Carolina has to offer. She was the hardest working 
Legislative Assistant in the General Assembly, oftentimes spending late 
nights helping constituents, conducting research, and helping to draft 
legislation.
  Everybody knew who Sarah was for the way she prioritized the people 
of North Carolina in everything she did, and for the bright light she 
brought to every room she walked in. This light was often created by 
the bright colors she wore, usually pink, but also in her spirit, 
grace, charm, and mesmerizing smile.
  Prior to coming to my office, Sarah gallantly served the State of 
North Carolina from the offices of Governor Pat McCrory and State 
Treasurer Dale Folwell.
  After serving alongside me in the State Senate, Sarah joined the Pope 
Foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina, as a program officer. She helped 
launch North Carolina's first and only statewide newspaper, the North 
State Journal, as communications director for the foundation and served 
the organization as an expert on public interest law and legal studies, 
higher education, and human services.
  Sarah lived in Raleigh with her husband, Robbie, her son, Hayes, and 
their dog, Shep.
  Sarah was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years ago and succumbed 
to her illness on January 19, 2024. Sarah fought breast cancer with the 
same charisma and fortitude as she served the people of North Carolina. 
Despite her battle with cancer, Sarah's optimism never wavered. She 
continued to be a positive light in the lives of those around her and 
an admirable servant to the betterment of her North Carolina neighbors. 
Sarah Glad was a warrior for the people of North Carolina, and a 
warrior in her fight against breast cancer.
  I ask my colleagues to join me today in paying tribute to an 
outstanding community member, and to lift her family and friends up in 
prayers as we mourn her loss.
  I thank Sarah for her service to North Carolina, and for embodying 
the true spirit of public service.
  Her commitment to North Carolina and my time working alongside her 
will forever be honored and remembered. May she rest in peace.

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