[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 131 (Monday, August 7, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S11797]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     TRIBUTE TO SUZANNE MARIE BEEDE

 Mr. HATFIELD. Mr. President, I come to the floor today to pay 
tribute to a long-time staff member and close friend who has devoted 
almost two decades of her life to serving those in need. Her 
exceptional skills as a mother, wife and community leader have 
manifested themselves in every facet of her professional career as a 
caseworker and office manager on my staff.
  Suzanne Marie Beede has assisted more than 12,000 Oregonians over the 
last 17 years, reuniting families, creating new families through 
foreign adoptions and helping veterans and senior citizens by 
communicating with appropriate Federal agencies. Her compassion, 
humanitarianism, and respect for people all over the world have driven 
her to excel as a caseworker. Her desire to see difficult situations 
brought to a just resolution has molded her professionalism to an art. 
She has never wavered in her motivation to provide uncompromising 
assistance to those in need.
  Sue has demonstrated an ability to rise to any occasion, from calling 
American embassies at 3 a.m. to alert a consular officer of a dire 
emergency situation, to helping me prepare for last minute press 
conferences.
  Her accomplishments have fueled my belief that in servitude and faith 
lies the ability to improve the human condition. Her contributions to 
my family life and professional career have been innumerable and 
invaluable. Throughout our 17 years together, we have seen the face of 
my staff change several times. We have weathered personal hardships, 
including the loss of a very dear colleague, and we have celebrated the 
joys public service brings. It is with best wishes for her future 
success that I say goodbye to Sue as one of the most valued members of 
my staff. Although her role as my premier caseworker is coming to a 
close, her place in my heart remains permanent.


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