[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 186 (Thursday, December 6, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2511]
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                    IN RECOGNITION OF CAROL WATKINS

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 6, 2007

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Carol Watkins for 
her 46 years of public service to the people of Northeast Ohio.
  Carol began her career in 1960 at the Cleveland Downtown Social 
Security Field Office. She held many positions at the office over the 
years, including Clerk Stenographer, Executive Secretary, Management 
Analyst, Administrative Officer and Group Supervisor. In 1984, she 
accepted the appointment of Hearing Office Director at the Cleveland 
Office of Disability Adjudication and Review.
  During her tenure at the Cleveland ODAR, Carol has worked with over 
thirty Administrative Law Judges and has been recognized many times for 
her tireless dedication. Under her leadership, the Cleveland ODAR had 
received several national and regional awards as well as recognition 
from the legal and charity communities.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring Carol 
Watkins for her lifetime commitment to serving the Cleveland community 
through her career with the Social Security Administration. May her 
dedication to public service serve as an inspiration for us all.

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