[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 52 (Thursday, April 3, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E496]
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                       A TRIBUTE TO WENDY CRAMER

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                     HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 3, 2008

  Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I rise before you today to honor 
Wendy Cramer, recently awarded the 2008 Congressional Volunteer 
Recognition Award by the 2nd Congressional District of Maryland's 
Veterans Advisory Council.
  Wendy Cramer is a dedicated employee with the Department of Veteran's 
Affairs (VA) Supplies, Processing and Distribution (SPD) program. In 
her physically demanding role in the program, Wendy is responsible for 
the retrieval of supplies from the Baltimore VA Medical Center and the 
distribution of the supplies to various centers. When she has an idea 
for a way to improve a service, she devotes her free time to making the 
improvements a reality.
  Aside from her numerous work-related responsibilities that benefit 
our Nation's veterans, she also volunteers several hours a month for 
the veterans. She has volunteered her time toward such activities as 
National Salute, Veterans Day, and welcome home events. Every 
Christmas, she brings her family to VA hospitals to deliver gifts to 
wounded or ill veterans.
  Members of the Veterans Advisory Council as well as patients and 
staff she interacts with every day praise her attitude and energy with 
the veterans. She is supportive and encouraging, and patients say her 
genuine enthusiasm is so infectious she can put everyone around her in 
a positive mood. The veterans Wendy interacts with can feel her honest 
empathy for them, and their appreciation for her work is obvious with 
the awarding of this honor.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join with me today to honor Wendy 
Cramer. She is a remarkable volunteer for Maryland's veterans. Through 
her ongoing efforts, she has helped hundreds of veterans receive the 
supplies they need and served as a positive influence in their lives. 
She has gone above and beyond the call of duty to aid those who have 
dedicated their lives to serve our great country.

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