[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 79 (Monday, June 2, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1098]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO MRS. CATHERINE OCHENSKI

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                             HON. DAVE CAMP

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 2, 2003

  Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mrs. Catherine 
Ochenski in honor of her becoming the first female District Commander 
for the Veterans of Foreign Wars 11th district.
  Kate proudly served her country in the Women's Army Corps from 1944 
to 1946 both in the United States and in Europe. Her role during these 
2 years was to assist in the aftermath of World War II. Kate has since 
gone on to wed a Marine veteran, and raise a family of three children. 
She has also served in a multitude of capacities at V.F.W. Post 1075 
for over 15 years, where she currently has received the honor of being 
the first female District Commander. Kate's accomplishments are 
numerous, and her devotion to her country is steadfast.
  I am honored today to recognize Catherine Ochenski for her many 
accomplishments, and to congratulate her on the celebration of her role 
as first female District Commander for the V.F.W. Post 1075.

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