[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 29, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1005]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING DOROTHY CULLEN OF VINELAND, NEW JERSEY

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                         HON. FRANK A. LoBIONDO

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 29, 2009

  Mr. LoBIONDO. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Dorothy 
(Dotty) Cullen of Vineland, New Jersey for being awarded the MetLife 
Foundation's 2009 Older Volunteers Enrich America Award. Dotty has been 
involved with the Vineland Boys and Girls club for over 15 years, 
served on the Vineland Development Center Board for almost two decades, 
and has been a leader for veterans care throughout her life.
  Not one to slow down, Dotty currently serves as the President of the 
Residents Council at the Baker House, where she herself resides. The 
Baker House has become known for its patriotism and dedication to the 
community, participating in Toys for Tots, National Guard packages for 
soldiers serving abroad, and Read Across America. For her unwavering 
service to her community and to the country, she was selected for this 
prestigious national honor.
  I have personally known Dotty for more than 40 years and I can attest 
to the invaluable contributions she has made to her community. Her 
focus on recognizing the sacrifices of our veterans and providing them 
with the assistance they need is an inspiration to us all.
  I offer my sincere congratulations to my dear friend, Dotty Cullen, 
for receiving this honor and thank her for her continued dedication to 
the residents of Vineland, the State of New Jersey, and the United 
States of America.

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