[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 62 (Wednesday, May 18, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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A SPECIAL SALUTE TO MRS. HELEN PRYOR, 1994 CONGRESSIONAL SENIOR CITIZEN 
                                 INTERN

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                           HON. LOUIS STOKES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 17, 1994

  Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, during the month of May, our Nation 
celebrates National Senior Citizen Month. In communities throughout the 
United States, senior citizens will be recognized for their 
contributions to our communities and the Nation. In observance of 
Senior Citizen Month, seniors from across the Nation are gathering on 
Capitol Hill this week for our annual Congressional Senior Intern 
Program.
  During their Capitol Hill internship, seniors receive a firsthand 
look at the legislative process. They attend meetings, workshops, and 
issue forums on topics which impact the elderly community. Seniors also 
have the opportunity for extensive dialog with congressional leaders, 
administration officials and Washington policymakers.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to participate in the Congressional Senior 
Citizen Intern Program. At this time, I rise to salute my congressional 
senior citizen intern for 1994, Mrs. Helen Pryor. I want to share with 
my colleagues some information on this outstanding individual who has 
been selected to represent Ohio's 11th Congressional District on 
Capitol Hill this week.
  Mrs. Pryor is a resident of Euclid, OH. She retired from a management 
position with the U.S. Postal Service after more than 30 years of 
service. In the Cleveland community, Mrs. Pryor plays an active role in 
addressing the needs and concerns of senior citizens. She is the past 
president of the University Circle chapter of the American Association 
of Retired Persons. Under Mrs. Pryor's direction, the organization has 
been a strong voice for seniors in the Greater Cleveland area and 
throughout the State.
  Mr. Speaker, Helen Pryor is a committed individual who has used her 
talents and energy to make a difference in the lives of others. She is 
a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Cleveland, where she 
serves on the missionary society. In addition, she devotes time to 
assisting the area Salvation Army. Mrs. Pryor's family proudly notes 
that, ``Wherever help is needed, she is willing to give of her time.'' 
Mrs. Pryor is the mother of four children, Arland, Terry, Beverly, and 
Marc.
  Mr. Speaker, I take this opportunity to congratulate Mrs. Pryor upon 
her selection as my congressional senior citizen intern. I am certain 
that our community will benefit greatly from her visit to Capitol Hill. 
I am proud to welcome this outstanding individual to our Nation's 
Capitol.

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