Congressional Record, Senate — February 17, 2022, S783
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This is S783 of the Congressional Record, Senate, February 17, 2022, with interleaved columns, beginning with the end of an arms sale notification that lists determinations about the release of defense articles and sensitive technology. Under Additional Statements, Mr. Wyden recognizes the Pension Rights Center on its 46th anniversary, and Mrs. Murray remembers Karen Ferguson, its founder and long-time director, who died in December. Mr. Paul recognizes Farm Girl Gifts and Bake Shop of Corydon, KY, owned by Marganna, as Small Business of the Week. Mr. Romney pays tribute to Ed Leary, commissioner of the Utah Department of Financial Institutions, on his retirement after 45 years at the agency.
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February 17, 2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S783
hardware and software elements, the infor- The Pension Rights Center was Karen’s include educational books and toys for
mation could be used to develop counter- gift to all of us. young children. She keeps the Farm
measures that might reduce weapon system Karen will be remembered for her Girl atmosphere fun by creating com-
effectiveness or be used in the development fierce determination and tireless advo- petitions for her devoted customers. In
of a system with similar or advanced capa-
bilities.
cacy on behalf of workers, women, and the summer of 2021, she announced that
7. A determination has been made that Po- retirees. She also possessed an unparal- the customer who bought Farm Girl’s
land will provide substantially the same de- leled depth of knowledge on retirement 10,000th tall cupcake would receive a
gree of protection for the sensitive tech- law, a subject many find intimidating. $100 prize. She ended 2021, her first full
nology being released as the U.S. Govern- The world has lost a pension superhero. year in business, having sold 9,678 of
ment. This sale is necessary in furtherance I salute Karen for her decades of serv- these tall cupcakes. Shortly thereafter
of the U.S. foreign policy and national secu- ice. She will be greatly missed.∑ Farm Girl hit that 10,000 milestone and
rity objectives outlined in the Policy Jus-
tification. f that $100 bill found itself in one lucky
8. All defense articles and services listed in customer’s pocket. Her effort to bring
RECOGNIZING FARM GIRL GIFTS
this transmittal have been authorized for re- a fun and engaging feeling to her busi-
AND BAKE SHOP
lease and export to the Government of Po- ness harkens back to Marganna’s
land. ∑ Mr. PAUL. Madam President, as tenured career as an educator. Needless
f
ranking member of the Senate Com- to say, his beloved presence in Hender-
mittee on Small Business and Entre- son County is still brightening the
RECOGNIZING THE PENSION preneurship, each week I recognize an faces of Corydon residents, young and
RIGHTS CENTER outstanding Kentucky small business old.
Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, today is that exemplifies the American entre- Farm Girl Gifts and Bake Shop is a
a doubly special day. February 17 is the preneurial spirit. This week, it is my wonderful example of how old passions
46th anniversary of the founding of the privilege to recognize Farm Girl Gifts can lead to new adventures. Always a
Pension Rights Center. February 17 is and Bake Shop of Corydon, KY, as the great steward of her community,
also the birthday of Karen Ferguson, Senate Small Business of the Week. Marganna did not let a pandemic delay
the long-time director of the Pension Entrepreneurship is undoubtedly a or deter her from pursuing her dream
Rights Center, who passed away re- unique career path. I guarantee if you of serving Henderson County outside of
cently. ask any small business owner about the classroom. Always with a friendly
The Pension Rights Center as helmed the genesis of their business, you will smile, she continues on as a steadfast
by Ms. Ferguson was known as a tire- find that each start-up story is distinct member of her community, and Hen-
less advocate for the right of workers in its own way. For Farm Girl Gifts derson County parents and alumni
and senior citizens to enjoy a dignified and Bake Shop, baking had long been a alike make sure to stop by Farm Girl
and secure retirement. Their passion hobby of founder and owner, Marganna Gifts and Bake Shop to see her familiar
for retirement security is something Stanley, who spent the past 30 years face.
that I have also shared since the 1970s, working as an educator in the schools Congratulations to Marganna Stan-
when I helped to found the Oregon of Henderson County, the last 6 of ley and the entire Farm Girl Gifts and
Gray Panthers, an organization dedi- which as Henderson County school su- Bake Shop team. I wish them the best
cated to improving the lives of senior perintendent. Though she has always of luck and look forward to watching
citizens. The support of the Pension been passionate about teaching, their continued growth and success in
Rights Center and Ms. Ferguson was Marganna did not let her 2020 retire- Kentucky.∑
instrumental in the passage of recent ment stop her from chasing her other f
legislation such as the Setting Every dream, that of owning her own busi-
ness. TRIBUTE TO ED LEARY
Community Up for Retirement En-
hancement Act of 2019 and the finan- In late 2020, undeterred by the ∑ Mr. ROMNEY. Madam President, I
cial assistance program for distressed COVID–19 pandemic, Marganna opened rise today to recognize a remarkable
multiemployer pension plans in the Farm Girl Gifts and Bake Shop, a place Utahn who has recently announced his
American Rescue Plan Act. where one could shop for gifts of all retirement after a long career of public
On this double anniversary, I urge kinds, including glassware, skincare service to our great State. Ed Leary
my colleagues to reflect on the and bath products, children’s books has served honorably as commissioner
progress that has been made so far in and toys, along with a host of local ar- of the Utah Department of Financial
improving retirement security in the tisan products. Even with the wide Institutions—DFI—for the past three
United States and to double down in array of gifts for sale, there are plenty decades, and his retirement marks the
our efforts to fight for further improve- of other attractions at Farm Girl, conclusion of 45 years at the agency.
ment. namely, the excellent home-cooking of His ascendency through the ranks of
Marganna and her staff. As the busi- the agency is a testament to his strong
f
ness name would indicate, baked goods character, wealth of knowledge and ex-
ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS are her specialty. The team at Farm pertise, and impressive leadership
--- Girl Gifts and Bake Shop work tire- abilities. From first serving as exam-
lessly to ensure that every customer iner, to industry supervisor and chief
REMEMBERING KAREN FERGUSON has more than enough options to examiner before his appointment as
∑ Mrs. MURRAY. Madam President, I choose from. From cookies to layer Utah banking commissioner in 1992, Ed
rise today to pay tribute to the life and cakes, muffins to pies, sourdough loafs Leary garnered the necessary experi-
work of Karen Ferguson, the founder to her signature tall cupcakes, ence to become an indispensable advo-
and president of the Pension Rights Marganna and her team stay busy in cate of smart banking policy.
Center. Karen passed away in Decem- the kitchen. Ed’s list of accomplishments during
ber. Today would have been her 81st As the only restaurant in the town of his tenure is a long one. To name just
birthday, and today also marks the Corydon, Marganna makes sure Farm a few, he led his agency’s successful ef-
46th anniversary of Karen founding the Girl always has some hearty Kentucky fort to achieve accreditation of the
Pension Rights Center. cooking on hand to satisfy any appe- Utah DFI, shepherded the development
Under Karen’s steadfast leadership, tite. Though sweets are Marganna’s of Utah’s industrial banks community,
the Pension Rights Center has been at specialty, sub sandwiches, soups, and and was instrumental in reforming the
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the forefront of ensuring retirement se- sliders are common attractions at regulatory environment to improve
curity for all, from retirees in strug- Farm Girl Gifts and Bake Shop. More- conditions for commerce, bolstering
gling multiemployer pension plans to over, Marganna brings her experience Utah’s economic might. By virtue of
women obtaining spousal shares of re- as an educator and her love for teach- his thoughtful policy advocacy, Ed has
tirement plans to countless individuals ing to her new business venture. When earned the trust and admiration of
seeking assistance through one of the stocking her shelves with Christmas friends, colleagues, and associates in
center’s pension counseling projects. gifts for the holidays, she made sure to both the public and private sectors.
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