[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 90 (Wednesday, July 13, 1994)]
[Senate]
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[Congressional Record: July 13, 1994]
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                     TRIBUTE TO CHARLES C. DERAMUS

  Mr. HEFLIN. Mr. President, the Council for Rural Housing and 
Development has selected Charles C. DeRamus as the distinguished 
recipient of its Harry L. Tomlinson Award in recognition of his years 
of service to the Farmers Home Administration of the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture.
  Charles DeRamus, who is currently the Rural Housing Chief for the 
State of Alabama, joined the Farmers Home Administration as an 
Assistant County Supervisor. Under his competent and energetic 
leadership, the Alabama State office reorganized and centralized its 
loan processing services, resulting in increased efficiency and 
participant satisfaction. Charles DeRamus oversaw the development of a 
system which other States now emulate as a model for reform.
  High personal standards of decency, concern for others, and 
involvement in civic affairs distinguish Charles DeRamus as an 
exemplary State son. Following the 1992 election of President Clinton, 
he served as Acting State Director for the State of Alabama. 
Furthermore, his expertise as a hunter and renown as an author enhance 
the image of Alabama among all sportsmen.
  I do not stand alone in thanking Mr. DeRamus for his lifetime of 
service to the State of Alabama. Those who benefit from his hard work 
on the problem of housing in our State thank him as well. I am proud to 
commend Charles DeRamus for this deserved recognition of his 
contribution to Alabama's future.

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