[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 96 (Monday, July 8, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1015]
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                         HONORING ALBERT RAMSEY

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, July 8, 2013

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, Albert Ramsey has led the Yonkers Department 
of Veterans Services since 2000 modernizing an office and bringing new 
services to help the approximately 18,000 veterans and their dependents 
in the City of Yonkers. And today I am proud to join with Yonkers in 
honoring Albert Ramsey as a veteran who served 28 years in the United 
States Air Force.
  Our nation's freedom has been preserved by members of the Armed 
Forces, and they continue to do so today. As a Member of Congress, I 
have consistently supported veterans and our servicemen and women. They 
deserve no less from us. We owe the preservation of our freedoms and 
our way of life to the veterans who proudly served their country.
  Albert Ramsey advocates for and assists veterans and their families 
helping them to access services and benefits and to receive their 
deserved recognition. He strives to educate the community about 
veterans' needs and their many contributions to and sacrifices for our 
nation.
  Prior to his joining the City of Yonkers, he was a Service Officer at 
the New York State Division of Veteran's Affairs and a board member of 
the Veterans Coalition of the Hudson Valley. His work was recognized by 
the New York American Legion who awarded him their Service Officer of 
the Year Award.
  He joined the Air Force upon graduating from high school. He earned 
three Associate Degrees and completed both the Non-Commissioned 
Officers Academy and the Senior NCO Academy during his service. He 
retired from the USAF in 1990 and graduated with Distinction from Nyack 
College with a G.P.A. of 3.86 in 1995. He lives with his wife of eleven 
years Charlene.
  I am proud to join with the City of Yonkers in honoring Albert Ramsey 
on Veterans Appreciation Day for his service to his country and his 
outstanding work in helping his fellow veterans and their families.

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