[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 102 (Wednesday, September 6, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1401]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        TRIBUTE TO MS. KATHRINE SMITH OF MADISON COUNTY, ALABAMA

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

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2000

  Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a wonderful 
woman in my district, Ms. Kathrine ``Kate'' Smith. Today Ms. Smith 
celebrates her 94th birthday. For almost a century, she has graced 
North Alabama with her dignified presence and has shared her talents 
and gifts with her community.
  Ms. Smith's community service accomplishments would fill many a page, 
so it will suffice to say that she gives back to her community tenfold. 
Ms. Smith has been recognized for her service with many awards, plaques 
and certificates and thus it is fitting that the United States Congress 
join the many others in honoring her for her full and selfless life.
  In addition to her outstanding community service, she is also a 
member of First Missionary Baptist Church, she sings in the church 
choir and is a member of the Missionary Society, OES (Eastern Star) and 
The Good Neighbor's Club.
  I join Ms. Smith's friends and family who love her dearly in wishing 
her a happy and healthy 94th year. I thank her for her extraordinary 
contributions to our community and wish her a well-deserved happy 
birthday.

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