[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 169 (Friday, December 7, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2231]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO MARY ANN HEIMERS

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                           HON. DUNCAN HUNTER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 6, 2001

  Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mary Ann Heimers for 
her many accomplishments and contributions to the people of San Diego 
and, in particular, our community in East County. Mary Ann, and her 
husband Wolf Heimers, have lived in my district for over 35 years and 
have been strong pillars of the El Cajon business community for 48 
years. Mary Ann has touched thousands of lives through her many years 
of service as a volunteer.
  Mrs. Heimers is always at the forefront of assisting those in need. 
She has spent over twenty years in service to our neighborhood's 
elderly, sick, and those who just need a helping hand. Mary Ann's 
dedication to others is evident in the work she performs with non-
profit groups in San Diego, such as Victory Chapel, SHARE, the Food 
Pantry, and the countless number of people she helps every day. Last 
year, she was named Volunteer of the Year for 2000 by a local service 
club for her outstanding work in San Diego County.
  I have personally worked beside Mary Ann on many occasions and have 
witnessed her commitment to our community and the joy and comfort she 
brings to those who need it most. Again, I am honored to rise today in 
special recognition of my friend Mary Ann, and join her friends and 
family, including her husband Wolf, son Richard, daughter Susan, and 
grandchildren, to commend her work and thank her for her tireless 
efforts throughout the many years of service to our community and our 
Nation.

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