[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 77 (Friday, June 4, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S6480]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
AMVETS LADIES AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT DELIA ANN KREILING
Mr. SPECTER. Madam President, on the occasion of completion of her
tour as Pennsylvania's President of the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary, it is
honor and pleasure to cite Delia ``Dee'' Ann Kreiling for her
leadership, her many years of service with AMVETS and her compassion in
the care of veterans.
Dee's late father Elmer was a World War II veteran and like the
daughters of many veterans, she saw service in the cause of veterans as
a duty. As the coordinator of Veterans Services at the University of
Pittsburgh, she has overseen for many years a staff of student veterans
who assist eligible veterans and family members in receiving their
education benefits. During the past year, Dee has focused her energies
on ``Sharing and Caring,'' a program of service to hospitalized
veterans. In 2001, she was the recipient of the Pennsylvania AMVETS
Ladies Auxiliary Member of the Year Award.
In addition to her enthusiasm in addressing veterans' issues, Dee has
also been active for several years in ``Shoes for the Needy'' and the
St. Jude's Ranch for Children.
On behalf of Pennsylvanians and Pennsylvania veterans, I salute her
for her many contributions and for her leadership.
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