[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 76 (Thursday, June 3, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1026]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO JEAN BIONDO

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 3, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to rise today to pay 
tribute to Jean Biondo and thank her for her leadership and 
contributions to Colorado as District Manager of the Grand Junction 
Social Security Office. The level of integrity and honesty that she has 
brought to the Department of Social Security throughout her thirty-
eight years of service are truly outstanding. As Jean celebrates her 
retirement, let it be known that the citizens of Colorado and I are 
eternally grateful for the outstanding service she has given to 
countless citizens over the years.
  Jean began working for the government in Pittsburg, Kansas, and was 
later transferred to the social security office in St Joseph, Missouri. 
In April of 2000 she was offered the job of District Manager of the 
Colorado Social Security branch that covers the Grand Junction area. 
During her time as district manager, her leadership has helped create 
an efficient district operation for serving the people of Southwest 
Colorado.
  Jean has also been an active member of her community, dedicating her 
efforts to numerous civic organizations. She has been involved in 
Altrusa, an international association of professional women and men who 
volunteer their energies and expertise in projects dedicated to 
community betterment. This year Jean was the Treasurer and played an 
integral role in organizing their Cancer Walk. She is very involved in 
her church where she teaches Sunday School and helps with youth groups. 
Jean's newest hobby is golf, and one I hope she has a lot of time for 
in the coming months and years.
  Mr. Speaker, it is clear that Jean Biondo has been an invaluable 
resource for the State of Colorado and to our Social Security system. 
Her hard work and selfless dedication to her job was extraordinary and 
is worthy of acknowledgment before this body of Congress and this 
nation. Thanks, Jean, for all your hard work, and I wish you and your 
husband, Mike, all the best in your well-deserved retirement.

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