[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12647]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             REMEMBERING THE LIFE AND WORK OF VIVIAN SMITH

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                           HON. LINCOLN DAVIS

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 14, 2009

  Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, it is one of my honors as a 
Member of Congress to pay tribute to the fine people that come along 
and care for our neighbors and assist our communities with their time, 
love, patience, sweat, financial tidings, and most importantly, 
compassion.
  Vivian Smith, a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and wife, 
served her neighbors in Scott County with that famous Tennessee 
volunteer spirit.
  Vivian's resume of carrying for others is as long as it is 
distinguished. An eight year cancer survivor, Vivian served as Co-Chair 
of the Relay for Life and was a member of the Leadership Council and 
Support Group for the American Cancer Society of Scott County.
  Serving the Sixth District Scott County School Board member, Vivian 
was also the first in the history of Scott County to obtain Level 5 
Master status, awarded the National School Board Association's 
Recognition Award and served on the All Tennessee School Board. She 
also served on the Scott County Finance Committee, Scott County Fairest 
of the Fair, Tennessee Scholars advisory committee, Scott County Museum 
advisory council, Tennessee Technology Cosmetology advisory board, 
Appalachian Habitat for Humanity, Clinch-Powell Educational 
Cooperative, Housing Opportunities of People (HOPE), Salvation Army 
Scott County Unit, Scott County 4-H, Leadership Scott and Youth 
Leadership Scott and Leadership Upper Cumberland.
  Having retired from the Scott County government as Solid Waste 
Director, Vivian was most proud of organizing and participating in the 
``Scott County Looks Good to Me'' and ``I Spy'' programs, which were 
notably successful anti-littering programs.
  For her unwavering dedication to volunteer service she was presented 
the Humanitarian Award from the Scott County Chamber of Commerce. 
Shortly afterwards, she was presented with the Governor's Volunteer 
Star Award from the State of Tennessee by Governor Bredesen and was 
inducted into the Scott County Boys and Girls Club Hall of Fame.
  Vivian Smith will be sorely missed and fondly remembered for her 
grace, compassion and dedication to volunteerism. It has been said that 
she loved to serve because of the love she had for the people of Scott 
County. Well, Vivian, the feeling was and will forever be mutual.

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