[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 19 (Monday, February 6, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E146]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           TRIBUTE TO MARY ALAMAR YOUNG OF SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

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                        HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 6, 2012

  Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring 
someone who has given 50 years of exceptional service to our country, 
Ms. Mary Alamar Young.
  Ms. Young was born and raised in Devine, Texas just South of San 
Antonio, and she began her federal civil service career with the Air 
Force in 1960 as a clerk typist. Over the years, she rose to various 
positions of prominence due to her exemplary work ethic and her 
willingness to fight for the opportunities of others. As Program 
Operations Manager for the Air Force Affirmative Employment Program, 
her work expanded the opportunities for the minority community to 
contribute to and excel in our nation's armed forces.
  Mary Alamar Young recently retired on December 31, 2011 after 50 
consecutive years as a Federal civilian employee. Her expertise and 
consistently high level of performance contributed immeasurably to the 
successful accomplishment of the United States Air Force mission. 
Throughout her career, Ms. Young set the standard by which our nation's 
military operates today. This is evidenced by the many awards she has 
received over the years, including the Air Force Distinguished EEO 
Award and the Texas Governor's Yellow Rose of Texas Award. Additionally 
through her advocacy, Ms. Young has been critical to empowering 
students in the Latino community and working to provide increased 
opportunities for the young leaders of tomorrow.
  It is my proud honor to represent constituents like Ms. Mary Alamar 
Young in our nation's capitol. Once again, I ask all of my colleagues 
to join with me in recognizing a true public servant.

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