[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S1611]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO KARA COLE

 Ms. HASSAN. Mr. President, I am honored to recognize Kara Cole 
of Plymouth as March's Granite Stater of the Month. Kara created a 
program to teach elementary school students the lifelong skill of 
sewing.
  Kara has always been passionate about sewing, and she believes that 
the skill isn't just a fun hobby but that it is also an important way 
to encourage sustainability, foster creativity, and provide a career 
pathway for students. After Kara realized 4 years ago that many of the 
students she worked with as a library media specialist for the Franklin 
School District didn't know how to sew, she decided to roll up her 
sleeves and change that. Kara went above and beyond her 
responsibilities and, alongside Cassie Easter, a library assistant in 
the district, Kara created a program to teach elementary students at 
the Paul Smith School in Franklin how to sew.
  Since establishing the program, Kara has helped hundreds of students 
learn how to sew. This year, with the help of local donations, Kara 
helped students sew pillowcases and was even able to ensure that every 
single student had a pillow to put in their pillowcase. Kara has plans 
to grow the program in the years to come and hopes to include 
neighboring schools and organizations as part of her mission.
  Kara's desire to go above and beyond to teach others a lifelong skill 
in her community is a great example of the Granite State spirit of 
supporting our neighbors. Her passion for helping young people is why I 
am proud to name her March's Granite Stater of the Month.

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