[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 72 (Wednesday, May 3, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H4520]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         COMMENDING THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES WHO SERVE THE PUBLIC

  (Mr. OLVER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. OLVER. Mr. Speaker, the deadly bombing 2 weeks ago in Oklahoma 
City has had a chilling effect on our Nation.
  More than 100 Federal employees died.
  They died because a few used violence to express their hate for the 
American Government.
  We are angry. We want justice.
  Our healing has barely begun.
  As we mourn with the families of the victims, let us remember that 
Federal employees are not nameless, faceless bureaucrats. They are 
people. They help others every day.
  In my district many Federal employees help us in our everyday lives.
  I am reminded of Jeffrey Reck who serves as district manager of the 
Social Security Administration in Fitchburg, MA.
  Jeff helps people get the benefits they deserve.
  He gets answers. He gives people the personal help that we all need 
from our Government. He treats people like people.
  Jeff's work is a tribute to his fallen colleagues and to Federal 
employees everywhere. I commend him and so many thousands who serve the 
public.

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