[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 135 (Saturday, November 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2084-E2085]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             COMMENDING THE VOLUNTEER WORK OF SUSAN CARTER

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                          HON. ANDER CRENSHAW

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 19, 2004

  Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the outstanding 
volunteerism and community commitment of one of my constituents, Susan 
``Sue'' Carter of Jacksonville, Florida.
  Sue Carter, who recently moved back to Jacksonville after following 
her husband's military career across the globe for 20 years, is one of 
five individuals chosen by the National Military Family Association to 
receive the 2004 Very Important Patriot award. Sue was chosen, Mr. 
Speaker, for the countless hours of volunteer work she donated to the 
community in which she lived for the last three years, Keflavik, 
Iceland.
  For the three years her husband, U.S. Navy Operations Officer, 
Commander Ted ``Coach'' Carter, was stationed at Naval Air Station 
Keflavik, Sue became very involved in some very important community 
organizations. Sue was president of the local Parent Teacher Student 
organization, served as chair of the organization's Activities board, 
managed a non-profit thrift shop whose proceeds benefit those seeking 
higher education, organized donations for the Red Cross, worked as a 
substitute teacher, volunteered as an assisting minister, and provided 
safety and instruction in small arms to military and civilian members 
of the community.
  Sue performed outstanding work and donated countless hours serving 
her community. Sue's selfless commitment to volunteering is a vibrant 
example of the difference people can make in the lives of those around 
them. Now that she and her husband are stationed back in Jacksonville, 
I know our community will benefit greatly from her sense of community 
spirit.
  Mr. Speaker, I recently had the opportunity to meet with Sue and her 
husband Ted and found their positive attitude inspiring. In addition to 
their service to Country and community, they are the proud parents of 
two young daughters. I believe our Nation owes a debt of gratitude to 
Sue and volunteers like her all across America for donating their 
precious time for the betterment of their neighbors. Volunteers are 
among the best of what America has to offer the world. As a citizen 
ambassador and wife to a military officer serving in Iceland, Sue 
reflected America's values honorably.
  For these reasons Mr. Speaker, I commend Sue's public service, I 
congratulate her on receiving the Very Important Patriot award, and

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on behalf of the residents of the Fourth Congressional District of 
Florida, I extend our sincere appreciation and gratitude.

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