[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 60 (Wednesday, April 16, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E624]
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                  IN RECOGNITION OF CHARLES J. MITCHUM

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 16, 2008

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Charles 
J. Mitchum, for 30 years of outstanding public service at the Social 
Security Administration.
  On March 26, 2008, Mr. Mitchum achieved the milestone of 30 years of 
exceptional service for the Social Security Administration (SSA). His 
leadership, care, and hard work over the past 30 years has been 
responsible for the great service residents of the northeastern Ohio 
community have come to expect from their local SSA offices. Mr. Mitchum 
began his career at the SSA offices in Ohio as a Contact Representative 
in the TeleService Center, connecting with constituents via telephone. 
He diligently worked his way up, holding positions as a Claims 
Representative, Operations Supervisor, Supplemental Security Income 
Program Specialist, Executive Assistant to the Regional Commissioner, 
Team Leader, Assistant District Manager and District Manager prior to 
being appointed as Area Director in 2004.
  As Area Director for 29 northeastern Ohio Social Security 
Administration field offices, Mr. Mitchum ensures that the residents of 
northeast Ohio receive timely and courteous service. He also works 
closely with congressional offices to improve service to SSA 
beneficiaries. Mr. Mitchum's unwavering commitment to public service 
and ability to connect with SSA beneficiaries has been recognized in 
many Commissioner and Regional Commissioner Citations.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in recognizing Charles 
J. Mitchum for 30 years of exceptional public service and for 
continually striving to make a positive difference in the lives of SSA 
beneficiaries.

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