[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 71 (Friday, June 9, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E925]
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 CONGRATULATIONS TO ARMED SERVICES YMCA NATIONAL VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR 
                         DR. VIRGINIA M. MAHAN

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 7, 2000

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, recently Dr. Virginia M. Mahan of 
Waynesville, Missouri, was named Armed Services YMCA National Volunteer 
of the Year during the Thirteenth Annual Recognition Luncheon held on 
Thursday, May 11, 2000.
  Dr. Mahan has been a volunteer for the Fort Leonard Wood Armed 
Services YMCA, where she is on the Board of Management and is a past 
Chairperson, since 1984. Among her many contributions, Dr. Mahan 
created a spin-off of Uncle Sam in the character of ``Aunt Samantha.'' 
She is recognized in the Fort Leonard Wood area by her patriotic red, 
white and blue outfit. She appears frequently at community events, 
grand openings, birthday parties, and other events to raise money for 
the Armed Services YMCA.
  Prior to her present involvement with the military, Dr. Mahan served 
as an officer in the United States Air Force. She also was the Deputy 
Public Affairs Officer and Community Relations Officer at Fort Leonard 
Wood for thirteen years. Additionally, she has been a teacher, civil 
servant and special education consultant. Dr. Mahan earned her 
doctorate in education from the University of Cincinnati in 1980. 
Currently, she is co-owner of a retail antique store and serves as an 
adjunct instructor at Drury University in Springfield, Missouri.
  Mr. Speaker, Dr. Mahan is dedicated to the Pulaski County Armed 
Services YMCA and generously volunteers her time to ensure that members 
of our nation's Armed Forces--especially young enlisted members--enjoy 
a better quality of life. I know that all the Members of the House will 
join me in showing our appreciation for her commitment to our troops.

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