[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 9, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                       THANKS TO FLOYD CUNNINGHAM

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                           HON. GLENN POSHARD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 9, 1996

  Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay special tribute to a 
distinguished public servant in southern Illinois, Mr. Floyd E. 
Cunningham.
  Floyd Cunningham retired late last year from his position as 
administrator of Franklin-Williamson Human Services, Inc., an 
organization which he has guided with a steady hand and caring heart 
since its inception in 1970. During his many years of faithful service 
to community mental health services, Floyd's talent and commitment 
earned him numerous awards, including being named Southern Illinois 
District Social Worker of the Year in 1990. His distinguished career 
was ultimately put in proper perspective with his selection as a most 
worthy recipient of the 1995 Illinois Association of Community Mental 
Health Agencies Lifetime Achievement Award.
  To list all of the various leadership positions which Floyd has 
accepted to further the cause he cares for so deeply would require more 
time and space than we are allowed today. Let me simply say that in the 
field of community mental health in southern Illinois, and indeed 
across the entire State, there is no one held in higher regard nor who 
will be more sorely missed than Floyd Cunningham.
  His efforts over the years have helped make our communities better 
places to live, work, and call home. He has helped us see each other as 
unique and special people, while at the same time reminding us all we 
have in common with our fellow man and of the many hopes and dreams we 
share with each other.
  We know that someone of his talent and concern will not allow us to 
go it alone--we know we'll hear more from Floyd and be able to depend 
on his time and energy in countless ways in the future. But today, we 
are privileged to have this opportunity to thank him for the long 
hours, the tough decisions, and the care and concern he brought to 
doing his best for the people who depended on him.
  Thank you, Floyd, for all you've done, and we wish you continued 
success and happiness in the future.