[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 29 (Wednesday, March 7, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E302]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO SHONDA RIGGINS OF SOUTH CAROLINA

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                        HON. HENRY E. BROWN, JR.

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 7, 2001

  Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to 
recognize the dedication and hard work of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber 
of Commerce Employee of the Year. Shonda Riggins, a guest service 
representative at the Hampton Inn located at 48th Avenue North in 
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has displayed over a ten year period how 
deserving she is of this award. Ms. Riggins is ail astute employee who 
is known for her dependability, generosity, and great southern 
hospitality. The type of service that Ms. Riggins provides to the guest 
of the Hampton Inn goes beyond the call of duty. She has proven herself 
to be an asset to the tourist industry and indispensable to the Hampton 
Inn.
  Examples of Ms. Riggins exemplified service include her handwritten 
personal postcards to every guest, top-scoring in professional and 
friendly phone-skills, and a perfect attendance that is also at the top 
of the charts. Her appearance is always impeccable and she wears, with 
pride, all of her service pins and buttons. Ms. Riggins is a team 
player who has shown that she is willing to help in all aspects at any 
time. This includes such tasks as assisting during hurricane seasons, 
covering shifts of co-workers, and always being able to keep her cool 
so that she can help out in whatever way possible.
  Over the years Ms. Riggins has received numerous awards and 
recognition for her continuing great service to the Hampton Inn. This 
award, though, is an esteemed honored that Ms. Riggins is extremely 
deserving of. I would like to thank her for her continuing hospitality 
and support to the tourism industry that is so important to Myrtle 
Beach. As a thriving part of South Carolina, Ms. Riggins has proven 
herself to be indispensable to the true meaning of southern 
hospitality. As the Representative of the First District of South 
Carolina, I must say that this type of dedication and hard work is 
refreshing and appreciated to the upmost degree.

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