[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 151 (Wednesday, October 21, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2305]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION CHICAGO EAST FIELD OFFICE

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                           HON. BOBBY L. RUSH

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 21, 1998

  Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to and recognize 
the Chicago East Field Office of the Social Security Administration as 
they celebrate the grand opening of their new office on Thursday, 
October 22, 1998.
  Since 1939, the Chicago East Field Office has provided outstanding 
service to the people of the city of Chicago and indeed, the entire 
state of Illinois. They have been instrumental in rebuilding public 
confidence in the long term solvency of the Social Security Trust 
funds, Retirement and Survivors Insurance, Disability Insurance and 
Supplemental Security Income Programs.
  The Chicago East Field Office is an exemplary community-based, public 
service institution that has been cited on numerous occasions by the 
Social Security Administration for successfully processing critical 
workload assignments that have led to improved service delivery for the 
agency and cost-effective savings to this nation's taxpayers. This 
office has worked tirelessly and cooperatively with my district office 
to ensure that the residents of the First Congressional District 
receive quality, timely and courteous assistance from their Federal 
government.
  The employees of the Chicago East Field Office are intimately 
involved in civic endeavors, contributing thousands of dollars annually 
to the financially less fortunate, through the Combined Federal 
Campaign and other local, charitable, gift giving initiatives.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the Chicago East Field Office 
of the Social Security Administration and Clara J. Bowers, District 
Manager; Renette Coachman, Assistant District Manager and Doris Murray, 
District Operations Officer for their unwavering service and commitment 
to our community. I am proud to join the celebration of the grand 
opening of their new service facility and I am privileged to enter 
these words in the Congressional Record of the United States House of 
Representatives.

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