[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 8504-8505]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   IN HONOR OF THE BRAVE AND COMMENDABLE PUBLIC SERVICE OF MARY CODY

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                           HON. SCOTT GARRETT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 29, 2007

  Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, I rise to share the story 
of a phenomenal public servant, Mary Cody of Blairstown, New Jersey. 
Mary has spent much of the last decade dedicated to saving the lives of 
unwanted canines and helping loving families find their perfect pets.

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  Mary starts from the principle that no animal is an unwanted animal 
and that every homeless dog is merely awaiting an introduction to their 
perfect family. She and the volunteers and staff who work with her give 
the dogs that come to their home, medical care, food and shelter, and, 
most importantly, love and comfort. They seek out the right family for 
each pet, and help new pet-owners adjust to their new lives with their 
pets. In fact, they are a one-stop clearinghouse of information for new 
and seasoned pet-owners alike, with answers to frequently asked 
questions about pet care, recommendations for veterinarians and 
grooming, and more.
  The testimonials on her website, www.auntmarysdoghouse.com 
demonstrate her unparalleled talent to match families with pets that 
meet their needs and schedules and familial temperament. For instance, 
from a rescued dog named Dina: ``Thank you Mary for my rescue and 
letting me get adopted by Sandy. For a large breed black dog with an 
unknown past I know I'm a very lucky girl that there are people like 
Sandy to love and care for me.''
  Earlier this month, Mary's extraordinary public service was 
recognized by the American Red Cross of Northwest New Jersey with the 
Red Cross Medal for Bravery. And, it is my honor to commend her spirit 
of service to my colleagues here in Congress.

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