[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 24, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E196]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING JEAN E. SAWITZKY

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 24, 2004

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Jean E. Sawitzky. Jean will have completed 38 years of loyal and 
productive work for the United States Postal Service on February 29, 
2004.
  Jean Sawitzky began her outstanding career at the West Sacramento 
post office soon after graduating from high school. She worked her way 
up through the administrative ranks and has served as the Postmaster 
for Courtland and Clarksburg, California. In addition to running an 
efficient office, Jean's smile and superior customer service have 
marked her tenure. She will be missed.-
  Jean has also been a very active member of the West Sacramento and 
Delta communities, serving as a member and leader of numerous civic, 
church and community-service organizations.
  In recent years she has become widely known for the quality and 
originality of her handmade quilts, and has been honored at the Yolo 
County and California State Fairs. Jean now teaches this craft to 
others in northern California.
  We are confident that in her retirement years, Jean will find more 
time to invest in community service and her artistic endeavors. I want 
to thank Jean for her years of excellent service and wish her well in 
the active retirement years ahead.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we recognize Jean E. 
Sawitzky for her contributions to her community and her service to our 
Nation.

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