[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7266]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       A TRIBUTE TO SALLY GORDON

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                           HON. ADRIAN SMITH

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 12, 2011

  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Ms. 
Sally Gordon. At the age of 102, Sally concluded 37 years of dedicated 
service to the Legislature of State of Nebraska when she retired as its 
assistant sergeant-at-arms on April 26, 2011.
  Known for colorful hats and scarves, her signature flair, Sally has a 
long history in Lincoln, Nebraska. She watched the Nebraska Capitol 
being built from 1922 to 1932 and served as secretary to three 
governors. But in 1984, she became an institution in the Nebraska 
Legislature. Sally became the state's first female sergeant-at-arms, a 
role she relished. She helped maintain order and deliver messages from 
constituents to state senators on the floor.
  Sally's quick wit and sunny disposition was admired by all who met 
her, including myself. It was my honor to work with Sally when I served 
as a Nebraska State Senator because she was always friendly, helpful, 
and inspiring. Sally's character is best reflected when she said, 
``I've been working for 84 years and I've had many interesting jobs. 
I've met movie stars and presidents, but the people of Nebraska are the 
ones I love.''
  In 2010, Sally was named ``America's Outstanding Oldest Worker'' by 
Experience Works, and for good reason. Often called the ``Energizer 
Bunny,'' Sally is a Nebraska treasure who models a productive life no 
matter your age.
  I ask my colleagues to join me today in commending the career of Ms. 
Sally Gordon as she begins her well-deserved retirement.

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