[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 106 (Friday, July 29, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1683]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO DENISE SNYDER

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                         HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 28, 2005

  Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commend Denise Snyder on a 
lifetime of service to the youngest residents of my district. Ms. 
Snyder recently retired after 17 years as Director of the C.C. 
Children's Center in Bethesda, Maryland.
  During her tenure at the Center, Ms. Snyder guided over 1,500 
children through their formative years. She embraced the children and 
their families, personally guiding them through their challenges and 
successes. Ms. Snyder ensured that the Center provided children with a 
nurturing environment that fostered cognitive, physical, social, and 
emotional development.
  Ms. Snyder worked tirelessly to ensure that her doors were always 
open to children who needed the Center. She welcomed children of all 
races and religions, providing them with an environment where they 
could feel safe and loved. Her careful planning and outstanding 
leadership have earned the Center national accreditation from the 
National Association for Early Childhood Education.
  Ms. Snyder has earned the trust and affection of her students and the 
respect and devotion of her staff. Her work sets an example for early 
childhood educators, and she has my gratitude for her many 
contributions to the Montgomery County community.
  Mr. Speaker, there are too few people in this world with a heart as 
warm or as big as Denise Snyder's, and I am pleased to recognize her 
for her contributions to her community.

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