[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 14 (Tuesday, February 24, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E205]
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                  WILMA DEAN OF BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, IN

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                         HON. DAVID M. McINTOSH

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 24, 1998

  Mr. McINTOSH. Mr. Speaker, I would like to share an inspiring story 
with my colleagues and the American people about a woman whose whole 
life has been full of kindness, compassion and hard work. Wilma Dean of 
Bartholomew County, Indiana has worked for over twenty-five years at 
the Ramada Inn in Columbus, Indiana as a Senior Gust Representative. 
Throughout her years of service, she has strived to make people feel 
good about themselves. And on so many occasions Wilma has performed her 
duties above and beyond her job requirements. When asked, her co-
workers will describe her as a wonderful lady who often stays late to 
help others. She even performs task outside of those assigned to her. 
Her co-workers remembered one memorable occasion when she assisted an 
elderly couple to their room because they were barely able to walk.
  In her twenty-five years of service as a Ramada Inn employee, Wilma 
created a warm atmosphere for the guest that is similar to a home. She 
would do this through her courtesy and her ability to be a team-player.
  Recently, Wilma was rewarded for her exceptional job performance. She 
was one of five hospitality employees to receive Ramada's nation-wide 
award: Hospitality Employee of the Year. Wilma's efforts were noticed 
from Ramada's sixty-thousand employees nation-wide.
  Wilma Dean's hard work, dedication and kindness is an important 
example for others to follow. Work hard. Be kind to others. And help 
your neighbor if you can.
  Mr. Speaker, that is my Report from Indiana.

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