[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 176 (Tuesday, December 9, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S16116]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


              RECOGNIZING THE HONORABLE ALFRED C. ANDERSON

 Mr. ALLEN. Mr. President, today I recognize Alfred C. 
Anderson, who ends 28 years of service as the treasurer for Roanoke 
County in January 2004.
  Mr. Anderson is the longest serving treasurer in the history of 
Roanoke County, first being elected in 1971. He served until 1975 and 
then resumed the elected post in 1979. He has been Roanoke County's 
treasurer ever since.
  As treasurer, Mr. Anderson helped modernize the office, allowing for 
online payments and computer record keeping. He has distinguished 
himself and his office, becoming the president of the Treasurer's 
Association of Virginia in 1986 President of the National Association 
of County Treasurers and Finance Officers and receiving the award for 
National Treasurer of the Year in 1996, County Republican Official of 
the Year in 1998 and the Commonwealth's Award in 1997.
  Mr. Anderson is a community leader, serving as past chairman of the 
Roanoke United Methodist Church, past president of the Dogwood Festival 
and Vinton Lions Club. He currently serves as Chairman of the 6th 
District Republican party and as a board member on the Blue Ridge 
Education and Training Council.
  Alfred Anderson is a graduate of East Tennessee State University. He 
and his wife Ann live in Vinton, VA and have two children.
  Mr. Anderson has left an indelible mark on his office and his 
community. I congratulate him and wish him well on his 
retirement.

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