madam speaker, i rise today to remember the life of martha banda, lifetime resident of johnstown, pennsylvania, who passed away in january surrounded by family. she was 87 years old. one of her biggest accomplishments was serving the community as the first democratic woman to be elected to the johnstown security council. from -- city council. from there she served as an appointed member of the johnstown housing authority and the war memorial authority. her role as a public servant continued when she was elected by council to serve as deputy mayor of johnstown for four years. outside of her role in politics, martha was a faithful member of st. benedict parish where she served in a variety of roles. she was always giving back to the community serving as a member of the salvation army advisory board. she also served on the bottle works board, a member of the american associate of the university of women, quota club, the pennsylvania school of retirees. her impact on the johnstown community will not be forgotten. my prayers will be with her family and friends. thank you, madam speaker, and i yield