[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 111 (Thursday, August 11, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: August 11, 1994]
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                          SONDRA SIMONSON DAY

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                            HON. JIM RAMSTAD

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, August 11, 1994

  Mr. RAMSTAD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a very 
special friend and constituent.
  Governor Carlson has proclaimed today, August 11 of 1994, Sondra 
Simonson Day in Minnesota.
  Sondra Simonson has been very active in her community of Bloomington, 
MN, and has truly served as an inspiration to many for her public 
service.
  She has served as the first woman Chair of the Bloomington Chamber of 
Commerce, and has been a member of the Metropolitan Council. In those 
positions, she has been a leader in developing aviation and 
transportation policies for our region.
  Sondra was born and raised on the site of what is now the Minnesota 
Valley Wildlife Refuge visitors' center. Her commitment to the quality 
of life in Bloomington and to our region is exemplified in her work 
with the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission.
  I am extremely proud and pleased to join the people of Minnesota on 
this very special day in saluting an outstanding public servant and 
visionary leader. Sondra has established a legacy of excellence in 
helping others and providing future generations with the resources to 
reach for their dreams.
  I applaud her, and thank her for all her service.

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