[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 43 (Tuesday, March 18, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E494]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO SOMERSET, KENTUCKY SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 18, 2003

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker I rise today to commend the staff 
of the Somerset Social Security Office for their strong, effective, and 
compassionate service to the people of Kentucky.
  Social Security plays an important role in the lives of more 
Americans than any other federal program. Whether providing a Social 
Security number for a newborn baby, mailing a check to a retired 
worker, or helping a disabled individual receive benefits, the Social 
Security Administration touches the lives of just about everyone.
  The field office in my hometown of Somerset, Kentucky, is a shining 
example for this massive agency. Under the leadership of W.D. Dalton, 
the staff in Somerset consistently goes beyond the call of duty to 
provide valuable benefits to the people of Kentucky. Because of their 
unwavering commitment to helping others, the Social Security 
Administration recognized the Somerset Office as the Best Level II 
Field Office in the Atlanta Region for fiscal year 2002.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my colleagues and myself, I want to thank 
the staff at the Somerset Social Security Office for their hard work 
and dedication to serving the people of Kentucky. These fine Americans 
are an inspiration to us all, and I salute them for their commitment to 
helping others.

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