[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6515]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        TRIBUTE TO MIDDLESBORO, KENTUCKY SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 18, 2003

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr Speaker, I rise today to commend the staff 
of the Middlesboro Social Security Office for their strong, effective, 
and compassionate service to the people of Kentucky.
  Social Security plays an important role in the lives of more 
Americans than any other federal program. Whether providing a Social 
Security number for a newborn baby, mailing a check to a retired 
worker, or helping a disabled individual receive benefits, the Social 
Security Administration touches the lives of just about everyone.
  The field office in Middlesboro, Kentucky, is a shining example for 
this massive agency. Under the leadership of Steve Schneider, the staff 
in Middlesboro consistently goes beyond the call of duty to provide 
valuable benefits to the people of Kentucky. Because of their 
unwavering commitment to helping others, the Social Security 
Administration recognized the Middlesboro Office as the Best Level II 
Field Office in the Atlanta Region for fiscal year 2002.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my colleagues and myself, I want to thank 
the staff at the Middlesboro Social Security Office for their hard work 
and dedication to serving the people of Kentucky. These fine Americans 
are an inspiration to us all, and I salute them for their commitment to 
helping others.

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