[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 1 (Monday, January 24, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E3]
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        TRIBUTE TO MS. BEVERLY G. LEMONS OF UNION GROVE, ALABAMA

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                    HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR.

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 24, 2000

  Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
contributions of Ms. Beverly G. Lemons to the Top of Alabama Regional 
Council of Governments. In her distinguished career with TARCOG, she 
has repeatedly proven her capabilities having been promoted from 
secretary to bookkeeper to fiscal agent and personnel officer. In this 
role she has had fiscal responsibility over various grants and 
contracts. In her most recent duties, she has performed the crucial 
tasks of budgeting, payroll, contract management and report preparation 
for funding agencies.
  For her vision, hard work and loyalty, I feel that this is an apt 
honor. Over her 27 year career, she has become a role model for her 
work ethic and dedication. Her titles include Economic Development 
Finance Professional and Certified Public Personnel Administrator. Now 
as she retires, I wish to thank Ms. Lemons for her extraordinary work 
for my community and this nation.
  On behalf of the U.S. Congress, I pay homage to Ms. Lemons and thank 
her for a job well done. I congratulate Ms. Lemons on her retirement 
and wish her a well-deserved rest. I wish TARCOG the best of luck in 
coping without her.

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