[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 4 (Monday, January 9, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E66]
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                        TRIBUTE TO PETER HAMMEN

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                        HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, January 9, 1995

  Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Peter Hammen, 
who today is being sworn in as a member of the Maryland House of 
Delegates from the 46th Legislative District. Peter has worked as a 
legislative aide in my Baltimore district office for almost 5 years and 
has been an invaluable resource in keeping me informed about community 
issues.
  Peter is a fixture in East Baltimore. He was born and raised in 
Baltimore City and is a graduate of Archbishop Curley High School. He 
has served as president of St. Gerard Young Men's Association. He has 
worked with children through his volunteer efforts, serving as a 
volunteer swim instructor for the YMCA, and coaching the Highlandtown 
Exchange Little League.
  Peter, who has a bachelor of science in criminal justice and a 
master's in public administration from the University of Baltimore, was 
elected to the House of Delegates in the 1994 election by a very 
substantial margin. He is hard-working, industrious, dedicated, and 
effective and he will make an outstanding legislator.
  Peter, a member of the Nature Conservancy, has participated in 
efforts to clean up the Chesapeake Bay. In Peter's assignment to the 
Environmental Matters Committee, he will bring a wealth of knowledge 
about the legislative process and about environmental issues. There is 
no doubt in my mind that Peter will be a tremendous asset in making 
Baltimore and Maryland a better place to live.
  It is with pride and pleasure that I commend Peter Hammen for his 
ability and commitment to public service. While my loss is the House of 
Delegates gain, I want to wish him the best as he takes his place as a 
legislator. I hope that my colleagues will join me in congratulating 
Peter and in extending best wishes to him as he begins his career as a 
public servant.

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