Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Dr. Eileen Langdon of Johnston County, North Carolina. Following more than 30 years working as a distinguished veterinarian at Willowrun Veterinary Hospital in Smithfield, Dr. Langdon is retiring. In the words of Dr. Langdon, she ``felt called to serve the ones in our world who seemingly have no voice. The ones who need an advocate.'' As a devoted Christian, God's plan led her to Auburn University where she received her degree in veterinary medicine in 1986. She joined the Willowrun Veterinary family and healthcare team as an associate veterinarian in 1990 and became a partner at the practice in 2007. Dr. Langdon is cherished by her colleagues. Her many years of hard work and expertise, without a doubt, have built a lasting legacy of exceptional service, as well as mentorship to other women in the profession that will provide a lasting influence. Though she will be retiring from Willowrun with a tremendous record of achievement, she will be moving on to do what she loves, working full-time on the family farm with her husband and three children. The Langdon family farm is a third generation farm in the McGees Crossroads community--a family I know quite well--not all that far from my own family's farm. Like all of our wonderful farm families, preserving natural resources is always their top priority as they grow crops and livestock. In addition to her veterinarian career and working on the family farm, Dr.…”