[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 149 (Wednesday, October 23, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1556]
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                       HONORING MS. JULIE METZGER

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                          HON. JASON T. SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 23, 2013

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Julie 
Metzger of Cape Girardeau, Missouri for her achievements and impact in 
the community. A graduate of Southeast Missouri State University and 
St. Louis University, Ms. Metzger now serves as the Director of Case 
Management and Social Services at Southeast Missouri Hospital. She 
provides education, support, counseling, crisis intervention, and 
advocacy to patients and their families during difficult times. She has 
also published educational materials to help other volunteers and 
professionals in the social work field. Ms. Metzger also mentors and 
supervises student interns from a number of local universities. In 
addition to her social work, Ms. Metzger volunteers for many councils 
and foundations such as the American Cancer Society, Reach to Recovery, 
American Academy of Bereavement, the American Case Management 
Association, the National Association of Social Workers, and the Court 
Appointed Special Advocates.
  Ms. Metzger has managed to achieve so much and help so many people, 
all the while fighting a battle with breast cancer. Having reached the 
five-year mark as a cancer survivor, she has used her experience to 
educate and support other women fighting cancer. Ms. Metzger has 
provided hope and inspiration for so many women and I truly admire her 
strength and dedication to helping others.

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