Arlen Specter: “on the occasion of completion of her tour as Pennsylvania's President of the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary, it is honor and…”

“on the occasion of completion of her tour as Pennsylvania's President of the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary, it is honor and pleasure to cite Delia ``Dee'' Ann Kreiling for her leadership, her many years of service with AMVETS and her compassion in the care of veterans. Dee's late father Elmer was a World War II veteran and like the daughters of many veterans, she saw service in the cause of veterans as a duty. As the coordinator of Veterans Services at the University of Pittsburgh, she has overseen for many years a staff of student veterans who assist eligible veterans and family members in receiving their education benefits. During the past year, Dee has focused her energies on ``Sharing and Caring,'' a program of service to hospitalized veterans. In 2001, she was the recipient of the Pennsylvania AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Member of the Year Award. In addition to her enthusiasm in addressing veterans' issues, Dee has also been active for several years in ``Shoes for the Needy'' and the St. Jude's Ranch for Children. On behalf of Pennsylvanians and Pennsylvania veterans, I salute her for her many contributions and for her leadership.”