[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 54 (Thursday, May 4, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E655-E656]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


           TRIBUTE TO MARGARET MARTIN COLE OF HUNTSVILLE, AL

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

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 4, 2000

  Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute to Margaret Martin Cole 
of Madison County, AL. Margaret is a dear friend of mine and a friend 
of my entire community. Today she is being awarded the Madison County 
Democratic Women's Division's Lifetime Achievement Award. Today's 
recognition sheds light on the years of good deeds Margaret has 
accomplished.
  She has been a vital leader in the Madison County Democratic Women 
since she helped form the group in 1961. She has seen it all and has 
led the women in several capacities. In the past 39 years, she has 
promoted good citizenship by encouraging Alabamians to exercise their 
right to vote. She has done everything from serving as a poll worker to 
organizing Jimmy Carter's presidential campaign for Madison County. 
Presently, she serves as the Chair of the John F. Kennedy Scholarship 
Committee.

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  Margaret's commitment to her community is not limited to the 
political arena. As founder of the Gothic Guild, she has served as 
their President and on their Board of Directors. She has also 
contributed her time and manifold talents to the Historic Huntsville 
Foundation, the Huntsville Press Club and Trinity United Methodist 
Church.
  I believe this is a fitting honor for one who has given so much to 
the betterment of our community and our nation. I commend Margaret for 
her lifetime of achievement and I want to express my sincere gratitude 
for her bold work for the Democratic party and the patriotic ideals she 
believes in.

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