Retirement of Wanda Blackwell

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Mr. COMER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Wanda Blackwell on her retirement from the Webster County Senior Center, where she has served as Director for the last four years. She is beloved by the seniors she cares for and their families because her devotion to serving others is evident in every effort she undertakes.

Just a year ago, Webster County opened a new senior center that has already enriched the lives of so many and is evidence of the devotion Wanda and her team have for their fellow citizens.

Whether she was serving or delivering meals, decorating and improving the center or raising funds to expand their offerings and programming, she did it all with a smile on her face. Wanda lives by the saying, ``grow where God planted you'' and has been a shining example of giving back to the local community.

I join with Wanda's family, friends, and all those she has served throughout her time with the center to thank her for her outstanding efforts to better the lives of others, and I wish her many happy years of retirement.

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