[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 117 (Tuesday, September 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1587]
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                       TRIBUTE TO MR. DAVE MANEY

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                          HON. SAXBY CHAMBLISS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 2002

  Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Dave Maney of 
Augusta, Georgia. Mr. Maney is Experience Works' 2001 Older Worker of 
the Year for the State of Georgia.
  As a Marketing Representative with the Department of Labor Career 
Center in Georgia, Mr. Maney changes the downhill direction of the 
unemployed every day. His job is to motivate, encourage and inspire 
clients into believing in their ability to find and keep a job. The way 
Mr. Maney describes his job is . . . ``Most of my clients, and there 
have been more than 600 this year, seldom set goals, and when they do, 
they are not high enough. I teach them that goals have to be higher 
than anything they have ever done.''
  His goals in life have been simple. ``The keys to my success and to 
the life I have had to this point have been a positive attitude, a 
great wife and wonderful home life, and loving interaction with 
people.''
  That interaction with people, especially those who are labeled non-
custodial parents, and food stamp recipients, has added tremendous 
value to both his life and work. From his first job as a custodian at 
Montgomery Ward, to his service in the Korean Conflict, raising six 
children, and surviving cancer, Mr. Maney has had a full and 
challenging life. ``With all I've been through I would still say that 
giving people self-worth and hope for a better tomorrow is my proudest 
accomplishment,'' says Mr. Maney.
  Mr. Speaker, due to the events of last September we were not able to 
honor Mr. Maney for his accomplishments. I hope that you will join me 
today to do so.

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