In Honor of Sara Noland

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Mr. BARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mrs. Sara Noland. Mrs. Noland lives in Irvine, Kentucky and celebrates her 100th birthday on August 17th.

Mrs. Noland grew up in Woodford County, Kentucky. As a junior in high school she began working in her school's library. She went on to the University of Kentucky, where she earned a degree in library science. Her first job in 1941 was at Estill County High School, where she earned $90 a month. She married during World War II and traveled across the country, working at several libraries along the way. In 1949, she was rehired as librarian of Estill County High School. While working there, she helped get the Estill County Public Library started and volunteered there for many years. Mrs. Noland retired in 1991 with 42 years of dedicated service.

Mrs. Noland has been an involved member of her community for many years in a variety of ways. She has taught Sunday School, led church youth groups, served as a 4-H leader, and was a Girl Scout leader. At the high school, she led a reading club, worked with the Academic Team, and helped with Project Graduation. She also volunteered with adult literacy. Mrs. Noland was commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel for her work in literacy. In 1996 she became the first recipient of the Governor's Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer Service.

It is my honor to recognize Mrs. Sara Noland, celebrate her 100th birthday, and thank her for her many contributions to her community, particularly in the important area of literacy.

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