[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 43 (Monday, April 14, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E643]
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                       TRIBUTE TO PATRICIA GORDON

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 14, 1997

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate Patricia 
Gordon, Secretary of the Year. On April 23, 1997, Ms. Gordon will be 
honored at the Secretaries Day Banquet during Professional Secretaries 
Week.
  Each year, the Macomb Chapter of Professional Secretaries 
International chooses the Secretary of the Year based on a list of 
important qualities. Candidates are chosen based on their education, 
work experience, and involvement in PSI activities. Ms. Gordon's 
professional accomplishments and expertise led to the honor of 
Secretary of the Year.
  Ms. Gordon began her career as an office professional 23 years ago as 
an office co-op at Center Line High School. For the past 10 years she 
has been employed by East Detroit Public Schools. Ms. Gordon is a group 
benefit secretary under Assistant Superintendent Raymond Berlin. She 
has made an important contribution to education and her community by 
performing many of the fundamental responsibilities that allow the 
schools to operate everyday.
  In 23 years, Ms. Gordon has earned a CPS designation, been an active 
member of Professional Secretaries International and has obtained her 
real estate license. Ms. Gordon and her husband have also raised four 
children, Mellanie, Erica, Lauren, and Alexander. Her future goal is to 
continue her education and earn a degree in business.
  I ask my colleagues to join me as I commend Ms. Gordon on her hard 
work and accomplishments as she accepts the award of 1997 Secretary of 
the Year.

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