[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 95 (Monday, July 12, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1357-E1358]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO GAIL SCHULZ

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 12, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to pay tribute to Gail 
Schulz and thank her for her work as the Branch Manager of the Social 
Security Administration in Durango, Colorado. Her years of commitment 
and dedication as a public servant is certainly commendable and worthy 
of recognition before this body of Congress and this nation today. 
Along with my fellow Coloradans, I am grateful for all that she has 
accomplished during her years of service.

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  Gail began her career with the Social Security Office in Idaho Falls 
and later moved to Durango where she eventually became the Branch 
Manager of the Durango Social Security Office in September 1995. She is 
retiring this July, having served over 32 years with the Social 
Security Administration.
  Gail is dedicated to her job and her employees. She has high 
expectations of herself and her staff. Gail stresses the importance 
that claimants receive all the considerations to which they are 
entitled. She is also an active member of her community and involved 
with La Plata County Quilter's Guild and the Archeological Society.
  During my tenure in the United States Congress, Gail Schulz provided 
exceptional service to constituents of the 3rd Congressional District 
of Colorado. She worked hard to ensure that inquiries on behalf of my 
constituents submitted to the Social Security Administration were 
addressed in a timely and thorough manner. Gail routinely demonstrated 
a willingness to assist beyond the standard response, demonstrating a 
genuine concern for the constituent while upholding the policies of the 
Social Security Administration.
  Mr. Speaker, it is clear that Gail Schulz has been an invaluable 
resource to the Social Security Administration. It is my honor to 
recognize her service and dedication before this body of Congress and 
this nation. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with devoted 
public servants like Gail. On behalf of the citizens that have 
benefited from the hard work and commitment she has given to the Social 
Security Administration and the constituents it serves, I extend my 
appreciation for her years of enthusiastic service.

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