[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 23 (Monday, March 6, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E228]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     A TRIBUTE TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY COUNCILMEMBER BETTY ANN KRAHNKE

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 6, 2000

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I pay 
tribute to an outstanding citizen and public servant of Montgomery 
County, MD. I praise the courage and determination of Montgomery County 
Councilmember Betty Ann Krahnke. She has served with distinction for 
many years, both in and out of public office. Betty Ann Krahnke is a 
role model for our community, and our Nation.
  I am extremely proud of Betty Ann's integrity, commitment, and 
legislative contributions, particularly on behalf of domestic violence 
victims. She has spearheaded cell phone programs for domestic violence 
victims and convinced the State of Maryland to implement an automated 
victim notification program in Montgomery County. For her leadership on 
victims' rights issues, Betty Ann has received the 1998 Governor's 
Victim Assistance Award and the 1998 leadership award from the 
Montgomery County Against Domestic Abuse task force. In addition, the 
Montgomery County Civic Federation awarded its most prestigious award, 
the Distinguished Public Service Citation, to Betty Ann.
  During her current battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Betty 
Ann has shown tremendous stamina and strength of character. She and her 
family have exhibited incredible bravery during this most difficult 
time. I have watched Betty Ann with inspiration as she continued her 
unfaltering commitment to Montgomery County. I praise her determination 
to keep making positive contributions to her community.
  I have admired Betty Ann for many years as a leader and public 
servant, and most importantly, as a friend. I send my heartfelt 
appreciation for her hard work and dedicated service.

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