[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 56 (Thursday, April 2, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E878]
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                        HONORING CHARLES W. BETZ

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                     HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 2, 2009

  Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I rise before you today to honor 
Mr. Charles W. Betz, recently awarded the 2008 Congressional Volunteer 
Recognition Award by the 2nd Congressional District of Maryland's 
Veterans Advisory Council. Charles has been selected to receive this 
award because of his volunteer service and based on his outstanding 
dedication to serving the needs of veterans within his community.
  Veterans of the United States Armed Forces have dedicated themselves 
to protecting the lives of every American. Their service to our Nation 
deserves the highest level of gratitude. It is of the utmost importance 
that we take the time to recognize the individuals who give of their 
time and talents to support veterans and ensure their comfort, care, 
and well-being.
  Mr. Betz has been a strong advocate for veterans of the Armed Forces 
through his office as Post Surgeon and Hospital Chairman of the VFW. 
Not only does he give of his time to prepare and execute visits to the 
Baltimore VA Rehabilitation and Extended Care Center, but he and his 
wife also coordinate activities for the residents. Their group sing-a-
longs and Bingo games are always received with much appreciation.
  Despite personal health problems, with both knee and shoulder 
surgeries, Mr. Betz has continued to volunteer at least 30 hours a 
month.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join with me today to honor Mr. Charles 
W. Betz. His compassion and dedication to veterans of the U.S. Armed 
Forces has become an inspiration to us all, and is deserving of the 
utmost gratitude. It is with great pride that I congratulate Mr. Betz 
on his exemplary service as an advocate and a volunteer.

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