[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 54 (Thursday, April 26, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3979-S3980]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO KATHRYN COLE

  Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I would like to take this opportunity to 
express my gratitude to a very special person in South Dakota who has 
dedicated many years to the Northern Black Hills' Retired Seniors 
Volunteer Program.
  Today, the directors and volunteers of this RSVP program will gather 
at their annual recognition banquet to celebrate the dedication and 
hard work of Kathryn Cole, who is retiring from this RSVP community 
after 21 years of service. In fact, for 20 of those years, Kathryn 
served as the director of this important program.
  The generous gift of Kathryn Cole's time and experience has 
benefitted those around her in countless ways, and I truly applaud her 
``can-do'' spirit, her determination, and her dedication to the 
betterment of the communities of the Northern Black Hills area. From 
Spearfish to Belle Fouche to Lead, Kathryn has sent hundreds of 
volunteers to serve and support local communities. With her warm 
spirit, she has always made a special effort to ensure that volunteers 
have the opportunity to participate in the activities that both 
interest and inspire them. From tutoring at local schools to delivering 
Meals on Wheels to offering services to the High Plains Heritage Museum 
and the Mathews Opera House, Kathryn has made an immeasurable 
contribution to the Northern Black Hills.
  There is a special feeling of satisfaction that comes only from 
volunteering. Through her tremendous leadership, Kathryn Cole has 
helped seniors experience that satisfaction with service to their 
communities. I know my

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colleagues will join me in honoring her dedication to improving the 
quality of life for area residents. We all owe an enormous debt of 
gratitude to Kathryn for such an invaluable contribution to the 
Northern Black Hills and the entire State of South Dakota. We wish her 
well as she begins her well-deserved retirement.

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