[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 57 (Thursday, April 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E601]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF GRETCHEN VANNATTER

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                            HON. DAN BURTON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 19, 2012

  Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I am honored today to rise and 
pay tribute to Gretchen VanNatter, a dedicated civil servant, a loving 
mother and truly great Hoosier. Gretchen is being honored this week for 
her 37 years of public service with the Social Security Administration. 
Gretchen is a second generation Social Security Administration 
employee, as her mother is a retired Claims Representative for the 
Administration. Gretchen began her career with the Social Security 
Administration in 1975 as an Administrative Aide to the District 
Manager. From there she worked her way up the Social Security 
Administration's ladder, attaining positions as Claims Representative, 
Management Support Specialist, Operations Supervisor and finally in her 
current position as District Manager of the Marion, Indiana office. 
Gretchen has been a tireless supporter and ambassador of the Social 
Security Administration, and has been a valuable resource not only to 
countless numbers of Hoosiers throughout the Marion area, but as a 
resource to members of my staff in Marion as well. Throughout her 
career Gretchen has delivered countless speeches to local 
organizations, attended fairs to educate the community on 
administration services, and has worked tirelessly with senior 
citizens' organizations to ensure that they are properly receiving 
their Social Security benefits.
  The pride in public service Gretchen has exhibited during her career 
is only eclipsed by her dedication to her family. Gretchen is a loving 
and devoted wife to her husband Bob VanNatter. The VanNatters are proud 
parents of 3, along with 3 wonderful grandchildren.
  It is my distinct honor to congratulate Gretchen VanNatter for her 
dedicated public service to the Social Security Administration. She 
will always have a special place in the hearts of all those who have 
had the opportunity to work with her over the years, and especially the 
countless lives she has touched through her unwavering commitment to 
the Social Security Administration and the citizens of the great state 
of Indiana.
  Congratulations Gretchen!

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