[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 11988-11989]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    IN RECOGNITION OF MRS. DORETHA WARD KENT ON THE OCCASION OF HER 
                 RETIREMENT FROM WILSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

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                         HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 8, 2005

  Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an outstanding 
American citizen, Mrs. Doretha Ward Kent, on the occasion of her much 
deserved retirement. For 25 years, Doretha Kent faithfully and 
diligently served in various capacities with the Wilson County School 
System and as a community volunteer.
  Mrs. Kent was one of three daughters born to William and Dora Ward of 
Stantonsburg, North Carolina. She attended Springfield High School and 
then further pursued her education

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at Wilson County Technical Community College where she received an 
Associate Degree in Computer Technology.
  Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Kent dedicated 20 long years of her life as a 
Teacher's Assistant at Wells Elementary School where she nurtured and 
helped to develop the young minds of thousands of students. She spent 
five years as a Media Assistant at Beddingfield High School 
highlighting the positive activities of students. Mr. Speaker, I am 
certain that both educational institutions will truly miss the valuable 
services that Doretha Kent provided over the years.
  In addition to being a dedicated public servant Mrs. Kent founded NC 
Love in Action, a medical assistance program aimed at helping 
disadvantaged citizens of Wilson County. She is a member of Mt. Zion 
FWB Church and serves on the Usher Board and Finance Committee.
  My relationship with Doretha Kent is one of personal friend and 
fellow community leader. We have worked together for so long in our 
effort to improve the quality of life for all of our citizens. I am 
honored to sponsor this tribute on this occasion.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join with me in honoring this 
great woman of uncompromising moral integrity and devotion to God and 
community. Her service to her community, the State of North Carolina, 
and the United States of America are greatly appreciated.

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