[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 89 (Wednesday, May 22, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E544]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING BARBARA DEMEREST FOR HER YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE TOWN OF 
                 AMHERST AND WESTERN NEW YORK AT LARGE

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                      HON. NICHOLAS A. LANGWORTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 22, 2024

  Mr. LANGWORTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Barbara 
Demerest for her many years of community engagement and civic duty as a 
tireless conservative advocate in the Town of Amherst and across 
Western New York.
  Barbara graduated with a master's degree and Advanced Certificate in 
Trauma Counseling from the University at Buffalo School of Social Work, 
and a Certificate in Supervisory Studies from the Cornell School of 
Industrial Relations. She went on to work in the healthcare sector, 
serving the region as both a clinician and administrator. As she 
advocated for stronger measures to combat family violence, Barbara 
connected with longtime State Senator Mary Lou Rath. Barbara Demerest's 
voice on community issues was appreciated, and Senator Rath later 
brought her on as the Director of Community Services, where she 
continued to have a large impact on policy, advising the Senator and 
working with the community on a wide range of issues, with a special 
emphasis on her background in healthcare.
  Even in retirement, Barbara Demerest continues to be a trusted 
advisor to candidates and elected officials as a leader in the Town of 
Amherst Republican Committee and respected advocate in the community.
  On behalf of the United States Congress and the constituents of New 
York's 23rd Congressional District, I thank Barbara Demerest for her 
tireless efforts to improve Western New York through her community 
engagement and activism.

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