[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 19]
[Senate]
[Page 26131]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO VIRGINIA ROSE

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the contributions 
of Virginia Rose to Lovelock, NV. After serving the city of Lovelock 
for 35 years, Virginia retired as deputy city clerk on September 23, 
2005.
  Virginia has proudly lived in Lovelock all her life. As a young 
woman, she established a strong work ethic on her family's dairy farm 
performing daily chores with her nine brothers and sisters.
  She continued her hard work as an office clerk for the city of 
Lovelock from 1961 to 1968. In 1977, Virginia returned as a deputy city 
clerk and spent the next 28 years as city clerk and treasurer. 
Virginia's colleagues at the city describe her as a highly motivated 
and gracious leader who knows how to organize and accomplish what needs 
to get done.
  Virginia continues to serve her community today through active 
participation in her church, the Pershing County Alumni Association, 
the Pershing County Democratic Committee, the Lovelock Volunteer Fire 
Department Ladies Auxiliary, the Sierra Swiss Club, the Lovelock 
Community Singers, and several other organizations.
  Well liked and respected by her community, she has been honored on 
numerous occasions since 1964. Most recently, she received the Northern 
Nevada Women of Achievement Award and the Diocese of Reno Outstanding 
Christian Service Award.
  Virginia would likely describe her greatest honor as mother to Kim 
and Timothy and grandmother to Sarah, Adam, Lauren, and Caroline. She 
shares in this joy with Glenn, her husband of 46 years.
  I have known Virginia for many years. While she is considered a 
pillar in the Lovelock community, she modestly describes her 
contributions as a privilege. Her dedication, diligence, and 
exceptional work has improved the lives of her fellow residents. I hope 
that you will join me in acknowledging Virginia Rose for her service to 
the Lovelock community on the occasion of her retirement from the city 
of Lovelock.

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