[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 68 (Friday, May 26, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E967]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING HARRIETT HOWARD'S SERVICE TO TENNESSEE VETERANS

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 2006

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Harriett Howard for 
her extraordinary service to Tennessee veterans. Harriett was recently 
named the 2006 Female Volunteer of the Year at the U.S. Department of 
Veteran Affairs Voluntary Service National Advisory Committee's Annual 
Meeting in Sparks, NV. Harriett was selected out of 94,000 active 
volunteers throughout the VA system of 154 facilities.
  A retired Navy chief petty officer, Harriett has dedicated much of 
her life to serving veterans. Aside from the many hours she devotes in 
the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, she has also served many years 
as WAVES national representative on the United Tennessee Veterans 
Association and on the Nashville-Davidson County Veterans Coordinating 
Council.
  Harriett serves as a voice for our veterans. I know I can count on 
Harriett to keep me informed about the issues that concern Tennessee 
veterans, and I also know that if there is an opportunity to assist or 
recognize veterans, Harriett will be ready and willing to participate.
  In fact, on Sunday, May 28, at the Middle Tennessee State Veterans 
Cemetery, Harriett will be conducting the ``For Whom the Bell Tolls'' 
ceremony, which includes reading the names of the 350 veterans buried 
there since last Memorial Day.
  Harriett, I wish you well in your future endeavors, and I thank you 
for your dedication to serving our Nation's veterans.

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