[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 56 (Thursday, April 2, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E880]
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                         HONORING VANESSA SCOTT

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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 
Mrs. Vanessa Scott, recently awarded the 2008 Congressional Volunteer 
Recognition Award by the 2nd Congressional District of Maryland's 
Veterans Advisory Council. Vanessa has been selected to receive this 
award because of her volunteer service at the VA, based on her 
outstanding dedication to serving the needs of veterans within her 
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 important 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.
  Mrs. Scott has been an advocate for veterans for the past 15 years. 
She has worked at both Fort Howard and the Baltimore VA Rehabilitation 
and Extended Care Center. While raising a family, Vanessa has given of 
her time to the sick and lonesome men and women in those VA facilities, 
such as spending her evenings playing Bingo with patients. Her 
unwavering dedication has inspired those who serve with her to provide 
exceptional service and care.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join with me today to honor Mrs. 
Vanessa Scott. Her compassion and commitment 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 Mrs. 
Scott on her exemplary service as an advocate and a volunteer.

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