[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13599]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                       HONORING MRS. MARIE CRUMP

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                          HON. STENY H. HOYER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 18, 1999

  Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an extraordinary woman, 
Mrs. Marie Crump, as she celebrates a birthday and as the community 
celebrates her years of leadership and service to Prince George's 
County.
  Mrs. Crump began her service to Prince George's County in the 1950s 
when she became active in the 14th District Democratic Club and was 
elected treasurer. She also became quite active with the Young 
Democrats and soon distinguished herself as an invaluable resource of 
effort and knowledge.
  In addition to volunteering for campaigns, Mrs. Crump also 
volunteered her time in service to Prince George's County's nonprofit 
community. She served as the local chair for the Red Cross, The 
Community Chest and the March of Dimes. In 1962, Mrs. Crump was 
selected as the Mother's March Chair for Birth Defects of Prince 
George's County and served in that capacity for 5 years.
  As she retired in 1979 from an illustrious career with the County 
Treasurer's Office, she joined the Board of Directors for the Prince 
George's Civic Opera and has since devoted countless hours to its 
development for the enrichment and enjoyment of all Prince Georgians.
  Mrs. Crump has spent over 40 years working to improve Prince George's 
County for all her citizens. She has made a profound impact on all 
those with whom she has worked and her life has been an example of the 
noblest of ideals--that of service to others.
  Today, on behalf of the citizens of Prince George's County, I offer 
our thanks and our deepest gratitude for Mrs. Crump's lifelong work and 
I wish her the best as we recognize the magnitude of the difference she 
has made and as she celebrates her birthday with family and friends.

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