[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 110 (Wednesday, July 11, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1486]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO DAVID F. DUNHAM

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 11, 2007

  Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of David F. 
Dunham who has retired after 35 years of public service with the Social 
Security Administration.
  Mr. Dunham began working with the United States Postal Service in 
1971 while attending the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. In 1972 he 
began work with the Social Security Administration at the Western 
Program Service Center. Later that year he transferred to Worcester, 
Massachusetts as a Claims Representative. He continued working in the 
Worcester area until his retirement. He was promoted to Operations 
Supervisor in 1984.
  In addition to his work as Operations Supervisor, Mr. Dunham is 
recognized as one of the most gifted and talented instructors in the 
Boston Region. He taught numerous Service Representative and Claims 
Representative classes and many of his students are now successful 
Social Security Administration employees and supervisors assigned 
throughout New England.
  During his years of hard work, Mr. Dunham has come to exemplify 
public service. This spirit can be seen outside of his professional 
life as well. Mr. Dunham has participated in several local motorcycle 
rides for charity and is involved with activities and outreach programs 
with his church. It is a great pleasure to offer him my sincere 
congratulations for his accomplishments and retirement.
  Madam Speaker, I am certain that the entire House of Representatives 
joins me in congratulating David Dunham for his outstanding service 
with the Social Security Administration and in wishing him a happy and 
healthy retirement with his partner Rick, his daughter Jerusha, and 
son-in-law Sean.

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