[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6792]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  PAYING TRIBUTE TO GLADY E. LAUGHLIN

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 23, 2008

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Glady E. 
Laughlin, who passed away on February 23, 2008.
  Glady E. Laughlin played an integral role throughout the Laughlin, 
Nevada community where she was an outstanding civic leader and 
dedicated community advocate. Glady was an educator with the Clark 
County School District for over twenty years, where she was a dedicated 
advocate for the children of Laughlin, expanding education programs and 
social services. Her efforts have inspired generations of students to 
achieve academic excellence. Among her many community achievements and 
honors, Glady was most proud of her service to her community as the 
principal of the William G. Bennett Elementary School from 1993-2005.
  Glady was also a member on the Laughlin Town Advisory Board and 
served on the Board of Directors for the United Way of the Colorado 
River, the Laughlin Family Resource Center, and the Boys and Girls 
Clubs of the Colorado River. Glady was also actively involved with the 
Laughlin Community Church. She volunteered with the church's choir, 
praise-worship teams, and served as a spiritual leader and mentor.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the life and legacy of Glady E. 
Laughlin for her many years of leadership and community service to the 
Laughlin community. Those who have worked with her on a professional 
and personal level agree that Glady has done profound work throughout 
the community. Glady was a wonderful individual and a great force on 
behalf of the people of Laughlin. She is survived by her husband of 
over 40 years, Pat Laughlin and her two sons Rob and Jim Laughlin. She 
will be profoundly missed.

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