[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 128 (Wednesday, September 23, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S10855]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  AMERICAN ASSOCIATION ON MENTAL RETARDATION ILLINOIS CHAPTER'S 1998 
               DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL AWARD WINNERS

 Ms. MOSELEY-BRAUN. Mr. President, it is my distinct pleasure 
to join the Illinois chapter of the American Association on Mental 
Retardation in honoring the recipients of the 1998 Direct Service 
Professional Award. These honorees are being recognized for their 
outstanding commitment and contributions to the lives of people in 
Illinois with developmental disabilities.
  These award winners have distinguished themselves through their 
compassion, dedication, patience and professionalism. Their work not 
only enriches the lives of those who they care for, but also enriches 
all of our lives and sets an example of service for all Americans to 
follow.
  It is important to note that the individuals being honored are 
professionals who spend at least 50 percent of their time directly 
working with and assisting their clients in the clients' life-space. 
These people are not supervisors or managers. Instead, they are direct 
service providers on the front-lines of our nation's mental health care 
system, delivering much needed and much appreciated care and 
assistance.
  It is indeed my privilege to recognize and celebrate the achievements 
of the following Illinois direct service professionals: Henry 
Barrington, Raymond Betke, Shelly Cross, Caroline Frost, Patty Hart, 
Zarina Hasham, Debbie Huff, Carolyn Johnson, Molly Kuster, Preston 
McBride, Pearlene McDougal, Patricia Mercer, Lisa Pyle, Della Reese, 
Michael Smith, Marie Thompson, Marcia Weidman, Jodie White, Katie 
Whiteford and Sabrina Willis. It is my honor to serve these dedicated 
professionals in the United States Senate.
  I am confident that my colleagues here in the Senate will take this 
opportunity to join me in saluting the winners of the 1998 Direct 
Service Professional Award. These awardees represent the best spirit of 
community service.

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