[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 14]
[Senate]
[Page 19136]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING TAMMY CHASE

 Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I wish to pay tribute to Sisseton 
resident Tammy Chase and her dedicated service to the South Dakota 
National Guard. Serving as the family readiness group leader, Tammy 
provides support to units, servicemembers, and families throughout 
South Dakota. When a soldier serves overseas, his or her family and 
friends must assume additional responsibilities and sacrifices. Thanks 
to the work of Tammy, and the family readiness group, South Dakota 
National Guard families are provided with an extended network of 
support and resources to help them through their time apart. Among her 
many tasks, Tammy maintains the telephone tree, publishes newsletters, 
provides baked goods to soldiers at monthly drills, organizes family 
events, and prepares families for possible deployments. Countless lives 
have been touched by her efforts.
  Tammy is dedicated and committed to her volunteer work; she has been 
the family readiness group leader for the past 11 years. She was 
recently recognized for her efforts when she was presented with the 
AMVETS PNC John S. Lorec National Guard Volunteer of the Year award at 
the National Guard Family Program conference in St. Louis, MO.
  I am pleased that Tammy's efforts are being publicly honored and 
celebrated with this prestigious award. I applaud her for her years of 
hard work. Tammy's work in our communities and State is a testament to 
her selfless service to our country. Tammy's efforts on behalf of all 
those that are currently serving in the National Guard are a shining 
example of patriotism, and we can all be inspired by her dedication and 
service.

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