[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 168 (Tuesday, October 25, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1081]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING CAROLYN BARGER'S CAREER IN PUBLIC SERVICE

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                             HON. TED BUDD

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 25, 2022

  Mr. BUDD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Carolyn Barger 
on her upcoming retirement from a remarkable career of public service 
in Rowan County.
  Carolyn's career in local government began in 1994 in the Town of 
Cleveland as a part-time clerk. Due to her strong work ethic and heart 
for serving the community, she was soon hired as a deputy clerk for 
Rowan County in 1999. Within just a few years, she was promoted to 
Clerk to the Rowan County Board of Commissioners in 2005. As Clerk to 
the Board of Commissioners, Carolyn played an essential role in local 
government. She officially recorded all documents, ordinances, leases, 
resolutions, and contracts considered or adopted by the Board. From 
dutifully preparing agendas and attending Board meetings, to ensuring 
full and accurate accounts of all actions taken by the governing body 
were recorded, Carolyn guaranteed the operations of Rowan County ran 
smoothly for over two decades.
  To better serve both the Board of Commissioners and the citizens of 
Rowan County, Carolyn earned many professional certifications during 
her career. In 2010, she received the designation of North Carolina 
Certified County Clerk through the North Carolina School of Government. 
Four years later, she received the professional designation of Master 
Municipal Clerk as conferred by the International Institute of 
Municipal Clerks. Finally, in January 2016, the UNG School of 
Government bestowed upon her the designation of Master County Clerk, 
the highest certification a county clerk can achieve.
  Beyond her work in Rowan County, Ms. Barger has been active statewide 
in the North Carolina Association of County Clerks. She has served as a 
member of the Board of Directors, Secretary, Vice-President, and 
President of the Association. In each of these roles, she has worked 
tirelessly to help clerks across the state support their elected 
officials. In recognition of her many contributions to Rowan County and 
the North Carolina Association of County Clerks, Ms. Barger was awarded 
the Howard Holly Outstanding Clerk of the Year Award in 2014.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing Carolyn Barger for her 
many years of service to Rowan County.

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