[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 158 (Tuesday, September 30, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2169]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO PETER AND BETSY LOWE FOR RECEIVING THE 2008 ARTHRITIS 
                            FOUNDATION AWARD

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                    HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR.

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 29, 2008

  Mr. CRAMER. Madam Speaker, it is with great honor that I rise today 
to congratulate my friends, Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. Lowe, Sr. of 
Huntsville, Alabama, for receiving the 2008 Arthritis Foundation 
Humanitarian Award. This award is given annually to the person or 
persons in the Huntsville community who displays exemplary community 
leadership. The Lowes are distinguished community advocates and civic 
volunteers who have given countless hours to numerous community and 
state-wide organizations and boards.
  Peter and Betsy Lowe have led efforts to nurture the cultural 
development of our region. Together they serve as co-Chairs of the 
Huntsville Museum of Art's ``Masterpiece in the Making'' Capital 
Campaign which is currently raising $11 million for improvements to the 
museum's existing facilities and an endowment for the museum's long-
term financial stability. In addition to her service to the Huntsville 
Museum of Art, Betsy has volunteered as a board member at the 
Huntsville Hospital Foundation, the University of Alabama Huntsville 
Foundation, the Alabama Heritage Foundation and many other 
distinguished organizations.
  Peter Lowe serves as the president of GW Jones & Sons Consulting 
Engineers, Inc., a highly regarded Huntsville company that specializes 
in real estate development, sales and appraisals. The Lowes are members 
of the First United Methodist Church of Huntsville and have three 
children and five grandchildren.
  Madam Speaker, the leadership and dedication of Peter and Betsy 
should serve as a model for others to follow. On behalf of the people 
of North Alabama, I congratulate them for being named the 2008 
Arthritis Foundation Humanitarian Award recipient.

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