[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 50 (Friday, April 22, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E741]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO CATHY ANDERSON

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

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 21, 2005

  Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of North Alabama's 
most compassionate and dedicated leaders, Mrs. Cathy Anderson. Cathy is 
currently the CEO and President of Woody Anderson Ford in Huntsville, 
Alabama.
  Mrs. Anderson was recently awarded the prestigious Ford ``Salute to 
Dealers'' Award. The Salute to Dealers Award was established to 
demonstrate Ford Motor Company's commitment to its dealers that improve 
the lives of those in need in their communities. I have known Cathy for 
many years and cannot think of anyone who deserves this award more than 
her.
  Before she joined her late husband at his Ford dealership, Cathy was 
a state social worker who worked with abused children and their 
families. Her work has gone a long way in providing an effective system 
for intervention and treatment. She continues her work with children 
today as a strong supporter of the National Children's Advocacy Center 
in Huntsville.
  Cathy is also on the forefront of methamphetamine prevention in North 
Alabama. In 2004, she hosted a methamphetamine educational forum for 
hospitality workers in Madison County. Cathy understood that a number 
of meth labs are found in hotel and motel rooms and organized this 
forum to help point out the signs of meth abuse and teach others what 
they can do to help eradicate meth in the community.
  Mr. Speaker, Cathy's work with children and methamphetamine abuse is 
quite remarkable and has helped raise the overall quality of life in 
North Alabama. I consider it a great privilege to have worked with 
Cathy on a wide variety of issues and to call her my friend.
  On Friday, April 22, the North Alabama community will gather to honor 
and celebrate all of Cathy's achievements. I rise today, to join in 
their celebration and to congratulate her on behalf of everyone in 
North Alabama.

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