[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12292]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO BONNIE BAKER

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 11, 2008

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mrs. Bonnie 
Baker of Clarion, Iowa on her 26-year postal career and congratulate 
her on the occasion of her retirement. Mrs. Baker has been a shining 
example of dedicated public service throughout her career.
  Mrs. Baker began in 1982 by working as a window clerk in Dows, Iowa. 
The following year she moved to the Clarion Post Office, again working 
the front window. During her tenure in Clarion, Mrs. Baker worked 
periodically at the EDS plant when her services were needed. In October 
of 1993 she accepted a full-time position working for EDS.
  Mrs. Baker was responsible for a variety of duties at her most recent 
position, including resolving different mailing problems that may 
arise, managing the transportation system, and instructing new 
employees on their various assignments.
  I commend Bonnie Baker for her service to the State of Iowa 
throughout her many years in her postal career. It is an immense honor 
to represent Mrs. Baker in the United States Congress, and I know that 
my colleagues join me in wishing her a long, happy and healthy 
retirement.

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