[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 18 (Monday, March 2, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E251-E252]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  WILMA DEAN OF BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, IN

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                         HON. DAVID M. McINTOSH

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 2, 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, is a Senior Guest Representative at the 
Ramada Inn in Columbus. In her twenty-five years of service as a Ramada 
Inn employee Wilma created a warm atmosphere, for the guests, which was 
like a home environment. Wilma accomplished

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this through her courtesy and her ability to be a team-player. 
Recently, Wilma was rewarded for her exceptional job performance. 
Wilma's efforts were identified by the Inn's sixty-thousand employees. 
She was one of five employees to receive a nation-wide award: 
Hospitality Employee of the Year. 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.

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