[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12932]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO KEITH YODER

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 16, 2007

  Mr. UPTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Keith Yoder 
of Kalamazoo, Michigan for his 32 years of distinguished public service 
with the Social Security Administration.
  Keith began his career with Social Security in July 1975 as a Claims 
Authorizer in Philadelphia, PA. While it would take 25 years for Keith 
to make his way to our corner of southwest Michigan, he continued to 
develop an impressive professional track record throughout Indiana and 
Michigan.
  Over the past 7 years, Keith has managed the Social Security field 
office in Kalamazoo, from which he and his staff have faithfully served 
the residents of Allegan, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties. During an 
age in which government bureaucracy has too often become synonymous 
with the impersonal and lethargic, Keith and, under direction, his team 
have always been a reliable, informative and affable resource for my 
constituents and staff. His support of shelter-based and follow-up 
assistance to the Hurricane Katrina evacuees who made their way to my 
district in 2005 serves as a testament to both the good will and 
dedication that characterize his career.
  Once again, I would like to personally congratulate and thank Keith 
Yoder for his many years of public service to the citizens of this 
great country. Southwest Michigan is truly a better place because of 
his contributions.

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