[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7474]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING SHERRIE SLICK OF KETCHIKAN, ALASKA

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                             HON. DON YOUNG

                               of alaska

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 18, 2012

  Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of an 
incredible person. I do so, on behalf of myself, former Senators Ted 
Stevens and Frank Murkowski, the Community of Ketchikan, and the State 
of Alaska. It is my privilege to recognize Sherrie Slick of Ketchikan, 
Alaska, for her 25 years of dedicated service as staff to the Alaska 
Congressional Delegation.
  Sherrie is a true community leader and has worked hard to represent 
the Alaska Congressional Delegation in our Ketchikan office. While we 
are sad to see her go, we wish her the best during her retirement and 
future endeavors.
  The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Sherrie is her 
unfailing energy. She has been tireless in her dedication to 
constituents and her service to the Delegation. She is deeply tied to 
Ketchikan, and residents value her civic leadership. I am impressed at 
how Sherrie manages to take on so many projects--from charitable events 
to Delegation visits, and I always say that Sherrie is so involved that 
she seems to be in several places at once.
  The Alaskans who visited Sherrie over the years, in need of 
assistance or to voice their opinion on legislation, found her to be 
both knowledgeable and welcoming. In fact, Sherrie was a staunch 
advocate for her fellow citizens.
  Sherrie is also a great storyteller. I always looked forward to 
hearing from her about local happenings when I visited Ketchikan. There 
was no better guide than Sherrie when members of the Delegation were in 
town.
  To me, Sherrie is a friend, close advisor, and one of the best 
staffers I have had the pleasure of working with. I know Sherrie is 
looking forward to a lively retirement, particularly as a grandmother. 
I'm sure that she will continue to work hard, just as she has during 
her time serving the Delegation. Today, we remember Sherrie's 
accomplishments and know that she will achieve many more in the years 
to come.

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