[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 23]
[House]
[Page 31842]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        NANCY SHOBE'S RETIREMENT

  (Mrs. CAPITO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Nancy Shobe on her 41 
years of service to the constituents of Buckhannon, West Virginia, and 
to congratulate her on her upcoming retirement.
  Nancy has served as the secretary to the mayor, computer systems 
manager, human resource manager, recorder, treasurer, and acting mayor 
during her 41 years of service to the city of Buckhannon. She's served 
as president of the Municipal Clerks and Recorders Association and was 
selected as Clerk of the Year in 1997 and 1998. She also received a 
Certificate of Highest Merit from West Virginia University's Local 
Government Leadership Academy. And most recently, she was awarded the 
Quiet Strength Award for her outstanding leadership.
  Nancy's leadership was proven during the difficult times after the 
Sago Mine disaster. Being the closest incorporated city to the Sago 
Mine, the city of Buckhannon was able to provide grief counseling for 
the families of the Sago miners, largely due to her efforts.
  She has proven herself to be a true leader and a dedicated public 
servant whose positive impact in our community will be felt for many 
years to come.
  I join with the residents of Buckhannon, West Virginia, in commending 
Nancy Shobe for her outstanding leadership and commitment over the past 
41 years, and I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring her.

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