[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 21563-21564]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                    CONGRATULATIONS TO ANN KUTSCHER

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 14, 1999

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to my attention that Ann 
Kutscher of Jefferson City, Missouri, has been selected to serve as 
Governor of the Western Missouri District of the Optimists 
International. Ann has selflessly served her community, and it is my 
pleasure to recognize a few of her many outstanding achievements.

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  Ann Kutscher has dedicated her life to community service through a 
variety of organizations and positions. Ann has been a member of the 
Jefferson City Optimist Club since 1991 and has previously served as 
the President of the chapter. On August 21, 1999, she was installed 
District Governor.
  For over twenty years, Kutscher has been a devoted member on the 
General Federated Women's Clubs of Missouri, Inc. (GFWC). In GFWC, she 
has served as State President, Mississippi Valley Region President, and 
as member of the International Resolutions Committee and Diana's Club. 
Kutscher also formed the GFWC-Jefferson City New Horizon Junior Club.
  An active environmentalist, Ann has served on the Conservation 
Federation of Missouri, holding the positions of Honorary Chairman, 
Treasurer, and she was the first woman elected President of the board. 
She also served as past President of the Mid-Missouri Conservation 
Society, and she is on the Jefferson City Parks and Recreation 
Committee.
  Ann's wide range of involvement also includes youth leadership 
development and church volunteerism. She has served as State Chairman 
for the Hugh O'Brein Youth Leadership Foundation and has been serving 
as the Missouri Girls Town Board President since 1986. She has also 
been an active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson City, 
as Assistant Treasurer, President of the Trinity Missionary Society, 
and Chairperson of the Trinity Steering/Building Committee.
  Mr. Speaker, Ann Kutscher is a personal friend of mine, and I have 
had the privilege to have her on my staff for many years. She is a 
devoted parent and grandparent with three sons and six grandchildren. 
From 1973 to 1976, she was my Administrative Assistant when I served in 
the Missouri Senate. Since 1983, I have had the pleasure of having Ann 
as a Capitol Liaison in my Jefferson City district office. Ann Kutscher 
is a true model of dedication and achievement for her community and 
State. I know the Members of the House will join me in offering a 
heartfelt congratulations to Ann Kutscher.

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