[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 123 (Monday, October 4, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1783]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO CARL OSTROM

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                           HON. JIM McDERMOTT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 4, 2004

  Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask the House to join 
with me to recognize and honor 86-year-old Carl Ostrom, from Seattle. 
The nationally acclaimed non-profit ``Experience Works,'' which 
recognizes outstanding contributions by seniors in its annual Prime 
Time Awards Program, selected Mr. Ostrom as their 2004 Outstanding 
Older Worker from the State of Washington. It is an honor well 
deserved.
  Mr. Ostrom helps to make the world a better place through his 
leadership at the University District Food Bank in Seattle, which 
assists 800 families every week.
  Mr. Ostrom serves as the part-time operations manager, overseeing the 
critical work of delivery and distribution of food. Remarkably, Carl 
Ostrom has been involved with the University District Food Bank for 17 
years.
  Carl's unselfish deeds and extraordinary commitment to give back to 
his community are an inspiration. Carl Ostrom proves, again, that 
senior citizens can make lifelong contributions to their community and 
their country. I congratulate Carl Ostrom for being selected the 2004 
Outstanding Older Worker in the State of Washington, and I look forward 
to his continued role in making the world a better place.

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