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“TRIBUTE TO MR. DAVE MANEY” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Labor was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1587 on Sept. 17, 2002.
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TRIBUTE TO MR. DAVE MANEY
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HON. SAXBY CHAMBLISS
of georgia
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, September 17, 2002
Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Dave Maney of Augusta, Georgia. Mr. Maney is Experience Works' 2001 Older Worker of the Year for the State of Georgia.
As a Marketing Representative with the Department of Labor Career Center in Georgia, Mr. Maney changes the downhill direction of the unemployed every day. His job is to motivate, encourage and inspire clients into believing in their ability to find and keep a job. The way Mr. Maney describes his job is . . . ``Most of my clients, and there have been more than 600 this year, seldom set goals, and when they do, they are not high enough. I teach them that goals have to be higher than anything they have ever done.''
His goals in life have been simple. ``The keys to my success and to the life I have had to this point have been a positive attitude, a great wife and wonderful home life, and loving interaction with people.''
That interaction with people, especially those who are labeled non-
custodial parents, and food stamp recipients, has added tremendous value to both his life and work. From his first job as a custodian at Montgomery Ward, to his service in the Korean Conflict, raising six children, and surviving cancer, Mr. Maney has had a full and challenging life. ``With all I've been through I would still say that giving people self-worth and hope for a better tomorrow is my proudest accomplishment,'' says Mr. Maney.
Mr. Speaker, due to the events of last September we were not able to honor Mr. Maney for his accomplishments. I hope that you will join me today to do so.
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