[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 108 (Tuesday, June 24, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H2899]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING WALLY SAFRIT ON HIS RETIREMENT

  (Mr. McDOWELL asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. McDOWELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize an unparalleled figure 
within the city of Kannapolis, Mr. Wally Safrit, who will be retiring 
this summer, after more than 40 years of service.
  Wally has been involved in the city of Kannapolis since before its 
inception. In 1982, he joined with community members to begin the push 
for incorporation, spearheading the legal process of creating a 
municipality. By 1984, he had successfully helped to guide the city 
into incorporation, and in 1986 he officially became the city attorney.
  Since then, he has worked tirelessly to guide Kannapolis through 
complex legal opportunities. From the downtown revitalization to 
forming a minor league baseball team, Wally has been involved in just 
about every project in Kannapolis' history. His contributions have been 
irreplaceable, and his legacy is a thriving town that is home to more 
than 50,000 people.
  I thank Wally for his many contributions to the community. I wish him 
a long and joyous retirement.

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