[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 37 (Tuesday, April 5, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E551]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO DR. ANGELINE NAZARETIAN

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                    HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR.

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 5, 2005

  Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Dr. Angeline 
Nazaretian, known by her friends and colleagues as Angie, upon her 
appointment as Grand Electa for the Order of the Eastern Star in the 
State of Alabama. Dr. Nazaretian lives in my Congressional District and 
is a member of the Athens Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. The 
Order of the Eastern Star is the world's largest fraternal organization 
to which both men and women may belong.
  Dr. Nazaretian moved to Athens in 1958 and has demonstrated a deep 
commitment and strong love for her adopted community ever since. She 
has done a great deal to help further the quality of life for young and 
senior individuals in the area.
  She retired from Athens State University in 1999, after forty-two 
years as a Professor of Health and Physical Education and the Director 
of Alumni Affairs. During her tenure at Athens State, she worked with 
the faculty and students, local churches, and schools in the Athens-
Limestone community to develop physical education programs in 
elementary and secondary level schools.
  Dr. Nazaretian is a board member and volunteer for numerous community 
organizations. As an instructor for the American Red Cross, she 
developed numerous programs in First Aid, Water Safety, and C.P.R. She 
also served as a member of the R.S.V.P. Advisory Board, where she 
helped organize a Fitness Program for the Elderly, which is now part of 
the Community Wellness program. Furthermore, Dr. Nazaretian is 
recognized as one of the first leaders in Alabama to develop the 
Special Olympics program in the State.
  Mr. Speaker, for her hard work and dedication, Dr. Nazaretian is 
respected by all who know her. On April 2, the Athens community 
gathered to celebrate and honor her achievements. I rise today, to join 
in their celebration and to congratulate her on behalf of everyone in 
North Alabama.

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