[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19723]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATIONS TO WANDA SAMEK

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 7, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Wanda Samek on 
her installation as President of the National Society of Accountants. 
Entering into this role serves as a symbol of Mrs. Samek's ongoing 
devotion and commitment to the organization.
  During her affiliation with the National Society of Accountants, Mrs. 
Samek has held numerous leadership positions, chairing various 
committees and task forces. In addition, she has received multiple 
honors, such as being named Accountant of the Year in 1994, winning the 
Golden Quill Award in 1998, and the President's Award in 2003. For her 
tireless service and dedication, Mrs. Samek was presented in 1996 with 
the Society's most prestigious accolade, the Distinguished Service 
Award.
  Within her new role as president, Mrs. Samek will provide leadership 
to the National Society of Accountants by serving as chairman of the 
organization's Board of Directors and its Executive Committee which is 
responsible for monitoring and implementing investment policy. During 
her tenure, she will also be presiding over many meetings of the 
association. In addition, she will deliver the annual message of the 
National Society to its National Council of Delegates, providing them 
with an update on the organization's progress and growth.
  It is with great honor that I stand here today and recognize Wanda 
Samek. Her inauguration as president of the National Society of 
Accountants is a testament to her commitment to the association and her 
professional career. I am honored to congratulate a constituent from my 
district on attaining this well-deserved position.

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