[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 62 (Thursday, May 18, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E763]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         TRIBUTE TO VERNA LEE CLARK OF MADISON COUNTY, ALABAMA

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

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 18, 2000

  Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I pay tribute to Verna Lee Clark, Director 
of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Madison County. Ms. Clark is 
being honored today at a retirement reception and I wanted to express 
my gratitude for her 24 years of dedicated service to the senior 
citizens of Madison County, Alabama.
  Through her work with each senior at the Huntsville-Madison County 
Seniors Center, she has given to her community tenfold. By providing 
service opportunities for senior citizens, she gives them a sense of 
accomplishment and self-worth. She allows them to remain connected to 
their community and other parts of society. By finding the right match 
for their individual talents and skills, she has reaffirmed countless 
seniors in North Alabama.
  For nearly a quarter of a century, she has recognized the individual 
assets of each person before her and matched him or her with a service 
need in our community. I wish to take this opportunity to thank her for 
her exemplary role with the Senior Center. For her hard work, loyalty 
and kind heart, I feel that this is an apt honor.
  On behalf of the Congress of the United States, I pay homage to Ms. 
Clark and thank her for a job well done. I know her seven children and 
fourteen grandchildren will relish the extra time with Ms. Clark. I 
congratulate Ms. Clark on her retirement and wish her a well-deserved 
rest.

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