[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 17971-17972]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                       HONORING MR. ARMAND AUDINI

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                          HON. HEATHER WILSON

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 12, 2000

  Mrs. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to share with you the 
story of Mr. Armand Audini better known as ``Dini'' to his co-workers. 
Mr. Audini has worked at the New Mexico VA Medical Center in 
Albuquerque New Mexico for 30 years now. Because of his dedication and 
loyalty, Green Thumb Inc. presented this octogenarian with the most 
Outstanding Older Worker award.

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  Mr. Audini is truly a shining example of America's mature worker who 
is changing the stereotypes about aging and he serves as a positive 
role model for our younger generation. Mr. Audini has seen his work 
process enter the world of ``high tech'' and he has met the challenge 
of a computerized environment admirably.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Mr. Audini's enthusiasm and 
commitment to today's work force. He truly exemplifies that Ability is 
Ageless.

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