[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 14]
[Senate]
[Pages 20909-20910]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                 HONORING DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONALS

 Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I am pleased today to join the 
Illinois chapter of the American Association on Mental Retardation in 
recognizing the recipients of the 2000 Direct Service Professional 
Award. These individuals are being honored for their outstanding 
devotion to the effort to enrich the lives of people with developmental 
disabilities in Illinois.

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  These recipients have displayed a strong sense of humanity and 
professionalism in their work with persons with disabilities. Their 
efforts have inspired the lives of those whom they care for, and they 
are an inspiration to me as well. They have set a fine example of 
community service for all Americans to follow.
  These honorees spend more than 50 percent of their time in direct, 
personal involvement with their clients. They are not primarily 
managers or supervisors. They are direct service workers at the 
forefront of America's effort to care for people with special needs. 
They get up and go to work every day, with little recognition, 
providing much needed and greatly valued care and assistance.
  It is my pleasure to acknowledge the contributions of the following 
Illinois direct service professionals: Kimberly Brown, Janelle Cote, 
Margaretha Daigh, Dawn Golec, David Hamm, Pat Hartz, Sandy Hawkins, 
Rhonda Housman, Kathy Lambert, Kathy Lyons, Deb Minor, Valensie 
Parnell, Mary Beth Schultz, Marshall Sears, Kim Smith, Jayce Turner, 
Don Van Duyse, Junior Vieux, Clifton White, and Tijuana Wright.
  I know my fellow Senators will join me in congratulating the winners 
of the 2000 Direct Service Professional Award. I applaud their 
dedication and thank them for their service.

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