[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 150 (Monday, September 22, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1858]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO RICHARD AVISE

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 22, 2008

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the recipient of 
the Iowa National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees 
(NARFE) Federation's Community Service Award, Richard ``Dick'' Avise of 
Rockwell, Iowa for his longtime community service efforts.
  For 48 years, Dick has volunteered his time to improving the Rockwell 
Community. Among many other accomplishments, Dick helped establish 
apartments for retirees, served as President and Secretary of the 
Rockwell Chamber of Commerce, grew and donated sweet corn for over a 
decade to the Rockwell Annual Chicken Barbecue, arranged the 1994 
Ziedler Park Lion's Club Tree Project, and assisted the Cerro Gordo 
Extension Crop Clinics for 15 years. Dick's dedication to his community 
and his commitment to his organization should be commended.
  A year after celebrating his 80th birthday, Dick continues his 
community service and remains active as the NARFE Chapter 170 Alzheimer 
Chair. I consider it an honor to represent Dick Avise in Congress, and 
I wish him the best in the future.

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