[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 402]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING RETIRING TOWN OF EVANS COUNCILWOMAN KATHLEEN BARTUS

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 17, 2008

  Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Town of Evans 
councilwoman Kathleen Bartus for her years of tireless service to the 
residents of the town of Evans. A longtime town resident and a leader 
within her community, Kathy's commitment to others stretched far beyond 
the scope of her position in town government and rested its hand on a 
passionate soul and loving heart.
  A wife, mother of three and a longtime business and community 
activist in Evans, Kathy's commitment to her community is rivaled by 
few. While she'll be missed on the town board in a formal capacity, 
Kathy will never be more than a phone call away, in a manner that will 
no doubt comfort those continuing to serve.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in recognizing the achievements 
of Kathleen Bartus upon the occasion of her retirement as a member of 
the Evans Town Board. I know that you join with me in wishing Kathy, 
her husband Robert and their entire family the very best of good luck 
and Godspeed in the years to come.

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