[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 160 (Thursday, November 13, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S12649]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            J. GARY MATTSON

 Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I would like to acknowledge the 
accomplishments of J. Gary Mattson, of Waterloo, IA. Gary is an 
individual who has shown a great dedication to supporting people with 
disabilities, strengthening families, and serving his community.
  Gary is a leader in the field of helping people with disabilities, 
especially during his 29 years of service with Exceptional Persons, 
Inc. Exceptional Persons is a private, nonprofit organization in 
Waterloo, IA that provides a wide range of services to those with 
disabilities including residential and family services, as well as 
child care. For the last 14 years, Gary has served as its executive 
director.
  Gary brings a deep passion to his work, reflected by the fact that 
the people served by Exceptional Persons always come first.
  Black Hawk County and its communities and people, especially those 
who have disabilities and their families, have benefited from his 
caring commitment. I salute the work Gary has done on behalf of 
disabled individuals and his community. I wish him the best and I 
encourage those who know Gary to use his years of dedication as a role 
model for public service.

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