[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 7 (Tuesday, February 5, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S343]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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        AMERICAN ASSOCIATION ON MENTAL RETARDATION AWARD WINNERS

 Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I am pleased today to join the 
Illinois chapter of the American Association on Mental Retardation in 
recognizing the recipients of the 2001 Direct Service Professional 
Award. These individuals are being honored for their outstanding 
devotion to the effort to enrich the lives of people with developmental 
disabilities in Illinois.
  These recipients have displayed a strong sense of humanity and 
professionalism in their work with persons with disabilities. Their 
efforts have inspired the lives of those whom they care for, and they 
are an inspiration to me as well. They have set a fine example of 
community service for all Americans to follow.
  These honorees spend more than 50 percent of their time in direct, 
personal involvement with their clients. They are not primarily 
managers or supervisors. They are direct service workers at the 
forefront of America's effort to care for people with special needs. 
They go to work every day with little recognition, providing much 
needed and greatly valued care and assistance.
  It is my pleasure to acknowledge the contributions of the following 
Illinois direct service professionals: James Adams, Louise Adams, Sue 
Bailey, Chequel Banks, Sharon Brand, Gwen Condon, Dawn DeLeon, John 
Ferro, Jenny Hoffman, Orrin Holman, Chau Le, Veronica Mayweather, Paul 
McPherson, Herminia Ortiz, Isabelle Ptak, Kay Quinn, Sarah Redner, 
Dorothy Rendleman, Robin Roux, Edward Schultz, Jenny Schwartz, Barbara 
Stroud, and Sandy Verschoore.
  I know my fellow Senators will join me in congratulating the winners 
of the 2001 Direct Service Professional Award. I applaud their 
dedication and thank them for their service.

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