[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 110 (Wednesday, September 15, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1623]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO BERNADETTE GRAY

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                        HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 14, 2004

  Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to announce that one of my 
constituents has been given the inaugural Outstanding Caseworker of the 
Year award. Bernadette Gray's service was crucial in creating 
collaboration between Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and the 
Arapahoe County Human Services.
  Through a unanimous decision by the staff members of both 
organizations, the Outstanding Caseworker of the Year award was created 
specifically for Ms. Gray. The award is the first of its kind in the 
20-year history of CASA. Collaboration between the two organizations 
helps both to meet the needs of the families and children that they 
serve. Bernadette has worked tirelessly on child advocacy cases; 
building coalitions between volunteers, parents and children to ensure 
the children are best served and protected.
  Mr. Speaker, I applaud Bernadette Gray for her valuable work. She has 
set a new standard in the field of casework and has proved her self to 
be a valued asset to the county government. I wish her all the best in 
her future endeavors.

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