[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 26615]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                     SERVANT LEADERSHIP AT ITS BEST

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 3, 2007

  Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, the best examples of effective community 
leaders are those individuals that work diligently in the background, 
not seeking attention or glory for themselves, but those who consider 
positive results more important than personal recognition.
  Mrs. Carolyn McCarty of Kingwood, TX, is an example of such an 
individual. She is a silent oak of strength and volunteer service in 
her community. She is the daughter of Albert and Lorena Wilson and was 
born in Batesville, AR where she grew up on a small farm. She graduated 
from Arkansas College with a master's degree in history and a minor in 
speech.
  She has lived in Kingwood for more than 30 years and has been an 
active community volunteer in many organizations including the Kingwood 
FFA Booster program, served as a member of the Humble Citizens Police 
Academy and is currently a member of the Humble Citizens Police Academy 
Alumni.
  Her community involvement over the years has earned her several 
prestigious recognitions including the Yellow Rose of Texas award from 
then-Governor George W. Bush and the Presidential Volunteer Service 
Award from former President George H.W. Bush.
  February 20, 1997 was recognized as Carolyn McCarty Day by the city 
of Humble, TX. She was also 1 of the 1998 Women of the Year in Human 
Services issued by Family Time Crisis and Counseling Center.
  Mrs. McCarty has been employed in the Humble area for many years. 
During the 4 years that she worked at North East Medical Center 
Hospital, she started the Northeast 55+ activity program for seniors. 
Since then, she has worked for the Humble Area Chamber of Commerce for 
the past 12\1/2\ years and is currently the committee coordinator.
  Even though she has been recognized with many awards, she would 
probably tell anyone that her greatest accomplishment is her family. 
She has been married to her husband Rush McCarty for 44 years; has 3 
children, Kevin, Shannon, and Tom; and 8 grandchildren. Her list of 
volunteer efforts would not be complete without including her active 
involvement in the lives of her three children throughout their 
elementary, middle and high school activities.
  I am honored to recognize Mrs. Carolyn McCarty today for her 
contributions to her family, her community and her country. She is a 
shining example of servant leadership and her humble spirit is an 
inspiration to us all.
  And that's just the way it is.

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