[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 28, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E474]
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                       TRIBUTE TO DAMON SZYMANSKI

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                            HON. MARK GREEN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 28, 2001

  Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to say a few words 
today about one of my constituents, Damon Szymanski. Damon recently 
finished his 50th assignment as an ACDI/VOCA volunteer, a truly 
extraordinary achievement.
  During Damon's missions, he has played a crucial role in helping 
improve agricultural development around the globe, particularly in 
central and eastern Europe. He has contributed dramatically to our 
national goal of opening global markets through an infusion of our 
values of democracy and economic freedom. Damon has served as a strong 
bridge between the United States and the rest of the world.
  He is here in Washington this week to receive an award from ACDI/VOCA 
for his record of outstanding service. On behalf of all of us, I'd like 
to say ``thank you'' to Damon--for everything he's done to improve U.S. 
foreign relations and for everything he's done to improve the quality 
of life of people in other nations.

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