[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 118 (Friday, August 19, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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  DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CENTRAL OFFICE EMPLOYEES HONORED FOR 
                       SELFLESS SERVICE TO OTHERS

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                      HON. G.V. (SONNY) MONTGOMERY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 19, 1994

  Mr. MONTGOMERY. Mr. Speaker, I want to bring to the attention of my 
colleagues employees in the Department of Veterans Affairs central 
office who the Secretary has recognized with his Annual Outstanding 
Volunteer Service Award for 1994. Awards were presented to employees 
for their off-duty, volunteer, community activities in the District of 
Columbia and surrounding metropolitan area. While the employees during 
the day provide various services in support of our Nation's veterans, 
their off-duty hours are devoted to helping others in their community 
who are in need. Recipients and highlights of their community work 
include:
  Employees of the Veterans Health Administration [VHA].--Carolyn A. 
Ford, who volunteers at the House of Ruth, a shelter for women, and 
participates in the youth ministry for young adult women; and John L. 
Stitak, for his help with the AMVETS Feed the Homeless Program and his 
Santa's workshop for VHA.
  Employees of the Veterans Benefits Administration.--Yvonne D. Bing, 
who serves as treasurer of the River Terrace Community Organization in 
the District of Columbia, and helps in fundraising for the Marshall 
Heights Community Development Organization; Laura L. O'Shea, who 
teaches clerical and business skills to disadvantaged students through 
Soroptomist International and volunteers time at Hannah House, a 
rehabilitation home for young women; and Carol A. Rose, who volunteers 
at the Ebenezer A.M.E. Church in Fort Washington, MD, in prison 
ministry and food for the homeless.
  An employee of the National Cemetery System.--Rosetta M. Holloway, 
who works with youth, including the Girl Scouts, the Partnership-in-
Education program, and Sunday School for second graders.
  Employees of the General Counsel's Office.--Michael P. Butler, who 
works with the Columbia Heights Youth Club that serves ``at risk'' 
young people; and Tresa M. Schlecht, for her efforts for the Department 
of Labor Child Development Center and for fundraising work for the 
George Mason Regional Library.
  An employee of Finance and Information Resources Management.--Kenneth 
L. Little, for his work with Cub Scout Pack 487 and Boy Scout Troop 487 
at the Ebenezer A.M.E. Church.
  An employee of Acquisition and Materiel Management.--Brian E. 
Staples, for his efforts as Cub Master for Scout Pack 1350 and his 
involvement with youth sports in Triangle, VA, including coaching 
football and baseball teams.
  Employees of Policy and Planning.--Calvin S. Beads, for his help at 
the Metropolitan United Church, including fundraising and providing aid 
and comfort to sick and needy people; Brodie C. Covington, for serving 
as a volunteer arbitrator for Maryland's Better Business Bureau; and 
Surinder S. Gujral, for his help at the Arlington, VA, public schools 
as a member of the mathematics advisory committee.
  Employees of Human Resources Management.--Russell H. Alper, for his 
assistance to elderly and sick residents in Washington, DC, ranging 
from serving food to providing musical entertainment; Trenna M. Carter, 
for helping the athletic department at Howard D. Woodson Senior High as 
an assistant with the booster club; Terrance M. Young, for his efforts 
with parks and recreation, and youth athletic programs in Loudoun 
County, VA, including the girls' softball league and the soccer league.

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