[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9021]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF STEPHANIE BARBER GETER AS SHE RECEIVES 
      THE MEDGAR EVERS AWARD FROM THE BUFFALO BRANCH OF THE NAACP

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 8, 2017

  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Stephanie 
Barber Geter, recipient of The Medgar Evers Award at the NAACP--Buffalo 
Chapter's Medgar Evers Dinner. Ms. Geter has dedicated much of her life 
to serving others, especially the people of Western New York. She has 
left a lasting impact on our community by putting others before herself 
and combining her skills with compassion to improve the lives of 
others.
  Ms. Geter served as Senior Vice President of Funds Distribution & 
Community Initiatives at the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County. In 
this role, she distributed approximately $25 million annually to agency 
providers and community partners which played a vital role in community 
development within Western New York. Ms. Geter's tireless work for the 
United Way of Buffalo & Erie County has improved the quality of life of 
countless members of our community, and presented so many individuals 
with opportunities they would not have had without her.
  The extensive background in community service Ms. Geter possesses 
speaks volumes to her drive to make a positive impact on the world. She 
has experience working in the legislative service branch of government, 
neighborhood housing programs and youth job services. Ms. Geter has 
served diligently on numerous non-profit boards, community and 
government committees and oversight groups as well.
  Currently, Ms. Geter works at Buffalo State College as Director of 
the Head Start Partnership. As Director, she is a mentor and teacher to 
Head Start teachers who go on to help children. In addition, Ms. Geter 
serves as the President of the Hamlin Park Taxpayers Association, Board 
Chair of Restoring Our Community Coalition, Board Chair of Elim 
Community Corporation, and is on the Board of the WNY Food Bank. As the 
Board Chair of Restoring Our Community Coalition, she has used her 
leadership to revitalize neighborhoods along Humboldt Parkway in 
Buffalo, NY. Ms. Geter has worked with Elim Community Corporation, a 
bible-based ministry that offers worship to many in our community. In 
her role on the Board of the WNY Food Bank, Ms. Geter organized and 
helped provide services vital to the people of Western New York. The 
impacts of her work can be seen in many different forms. While Ms. 
Geter has been involved in many different causes and organizations, one 
constant is her devotion to people in Western New York.
  Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me the time to recognize the 
remarkable work Ms. Stephanie Geter has done for the Western New York 
Community. Ms. Geter has truly dedicated her life to helping the people 
of Buffalo & Erie County. Stephanie's devotion to serving others is 
admirable and I would like to congratulate her on receiving the Medgar 
Evers Award.

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