[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Pages 16951-16952]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       TRIBUTE TO MARGARET SEALS

 Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, I pay tribute to one of Kentucky's 
finest citizens. On July 29, 2003, Margaret Seals of Winchester, will 
be inducted into the Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame for the 
significant contributions she has made to the Commonwealth of Kentucky 
in the areas of civil and human rights.
  After decades of putting the interests of others above her own, 
Margaret has distinguished herself as a leader. Upon attending the 
Lafayette Vocational School, where she developed the skills necessary 
to succeed, Margaret remained determined to remain a member of the 
workforce in order to provide for her two children. In Lexington, 
Margaret was the first African-American to be employed by the Social 
Security Administration in 1964. While she served in a number of 
occupational fields, some of her notable accomplishments include her 
service to the Winchester Board of Commissioners and the Winchester 
Municipal Utilities Commission.
  Margaret has participated in a wide range of other public service 
projects including the Generations Center Board, the Urban Renewal 
Development Board, and the Winchester Solid Waste Committee. Her span 
of contributions also include the Clark County United Way Distribution 
Committee where she served since 1995, the same year she graduated 
Leadership Winchester. Margaret also remains an active member of the 
Elk Club. For her outstanding efforts, Reverend E. Baker, Sr., a 
retired pastor of the Broadway Baptist Church and an inductee into the 
Kentucky Civil Rights

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Hall of Fame nominated Margaret to receive this distinguished honor.
  Margaret's commitment to education, hard work, family, and community 
are an inspiration to many. Her contributions have made a difference in 
the lives of many and have paved a path for generations to come. 
Margaret's example should be emulated throughout Kentucky and across 
our Nation. I thank the Senate for allowing me to recognize Margaret 
Seals and voice her praises. She is Kentucky at its finest.

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