[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 59 (Thursday, May 3, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E724]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           TRIBUTE TO MARY HOLDSAMBECK OF HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

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

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 3, 2001

  Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments and honor Mrs. Mary Holdsambeck on the receipt of the 
Madison County Democratic Women's Division, ``Joan Carpenter Cashin 
Lifetime Achievement Award.'' Today's recognition sheds light on the 
years of good deeds Mary has accomplished.
  She has been a vital leader in the Madison County Democratic Women 
since she moved to Huntsville. She has served two terms as Chairman of 
the group and has been involved in state politics as a member of the 
State Coalition for passing the Equal Rights Amendment and in the 
current Alabama Constitutional Reform Movement. She has even been a 
candidate, running in a special election for the State of Alabama House 
of Representatives.
  However, Mary's commitment to her community is not limited to the 
political arena. She played a pivotal role in helping to organize Hope 
Place, now Crisis Services, serving abused women and families. She has 
also contributed her time and manifold talents to Trinity United 
Methodist Church, the Wesley Foundation and the American Association of 
University Women.
  I believe this is a fitting honor for one who has given so much to 
the betterment of our community and our nation. I commend Mary for her 
lifetime of achievement and I want to express my sincere gratitude for 
her bold work for the Democratic Party and the patriotic ideals she 
believes in.

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