[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 14 (Thursday, February 10, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E212]
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               HONORING 30 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

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                           HON. LINCOLN DAVIS

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 10, 2005

  Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, after 30 years of dedicated and 
distinguished federal service, Betty Loy will be retiring from the 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. During that time she 
supported six CDC Directors and seven Deputy Directors.
  Beginning her career in the federal government with the Atomic Energy 
Commission in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Loy later came to CDC's Office of 
Director as a part-time employee. Following the resignation of Director 
Dr. Bill Foege (1977-1983), Loy was asked to work in the Director's 
office till a new Director was designated and staff were selected. 
Having enjoyed her part-time position in the Director's office Betty 
applied for the full-time position, and was subsequently selected.
  In June 2002, after nearly two decades of service as the Special 
Assistant to the Director, Betty left to become a Management and 
Program Analyst working as the liaison with partner organizations and 
visitors.
  It is safe to say Loy has been the voice and face of CDC to a who's 
who of public health leaders, Atlanta community leaders, Congressional 
dignitaries, distinguished visitors and even TV and movie stars. She is 
virtually a walking, talking history book of CDC.
  Betty has said of her job, ``I've been privileged to work for some of 
the best people ever.'' Well, Betty, the same could be said about you. 
Former CDC Director, James Mason, MPH, MD, said the feeling is mutual, 
``Betty Loy, rightfully referred to as `CDC's Ultimate Ambassador' will 
leave a lonely gap at CDC. Her skills, competence, in-depth, knowledge, 
perspective and warm pleasant personality made her a valuable partner 
to me and a series of other CDC Directors and Deputies.''
  In retirement, Betty plans to travel, spend time with friends, 
family, her children and grandchildren, and work on family genealogy. 
We wish Betty all the best in her future endeavors and thank her for 
years of service to our Nation.

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