[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23741]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



              RECOGNIZING JOSEPH EMERSON OF ROME, GEORGIA

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                             HON. BOB BARR

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 19, 2000

  Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize Joseph 
Emerson, who has recently been appointed Postmaster of Rome, Georgia.
  Postmaster Emerson began his postal career in Rome, Georgia as a PTF 
carrier in 1961. He was promoted to Assistant Carrier Station 
Superintendent, and since his promotion he has served as a supervisor 
in mail processing and delivery, Superintendent of Postal Operations, 
and Officer-in-Charge assignments.
  Mr. Emerson's dedication to excellence makes him a role model for his 
family and coworkers, and I am pleased to honor his impressive 
accomplishments and wish him well as he begins his service as United 
States Postmaster in Rome, Georgia.

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