[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 145 (Friday, October 24, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2084-E2085]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        A TRIBUTE TO BETTY PFAFF

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                         HON. KENNY C. HULSHOF

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 24, 1997

  Mr. HULSHOF. Mr. Speaker, today I step on to the House floor to 
express gratitude to a true public servant for Missouri's Ninth 
Congressional District--Betty Pfaff. Betty has been working for the 
people of the Ninth District for the last 20 years. Her last official 
day was October 2, leaving behind a record of hard work, dedication, 
and service to others.
  Betty began her tenure during former Congressman Harold Volkmer's 
first campaign for office. After Mr. Volkmer won the seat in 1976, he 
invited Betty to join his staff. Betty stayed on through the duration 
of Mr. Volkmer's public service for 19 years and 3 months. Her 
responsibilities included casework and constituent services. What 
speaks volumes about Betty's character was her ability to continue to 
serve the people of Missouri's Ninth District for a newly elected 
Representative of a different

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political party. Her willingness to do so demonstrates her 
professionalism and stands as a testament that Betty Pfaff was not a 
servant of politics, but a servant of the people.
  Betty possesses a unique knowledge of the District. She is on a 
first-name basis with many of the constituents in northeast Missouri. 
She has been a valuable asset to the office of a new Member of 
Congress. I would not have been able to make the transition as smoothly 
without her.
  Mr. Speaker, you'll be happy to know that now that Betty is retired, 
she spends her free time as a grandmother to her three grandchildren, 
John Pfaff and Emily and Andrew Richards. In addition to her important 
role as grandmother, Betty intends to help her husband, Dwaine, with 
his business, Hannibal Glass. She also plans to continue her service in 
the community where she has made her home since 1964 as a volunteer.
  The people of Missouri's Ninth District are losing a humble, 
honorable servant. Betty, on behalf of all of whose lives you have 
touched, we thank you and wish you a long and happy retirement.

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