[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 91 (Tuesday, June 6, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1164]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


       STATEMENT RECOGNIZING NORENE COLLER THE 1995 REGION 2 EPA 
                 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AWARD RECIPIENT

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                           HON. SUE W. KELLY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, June 6, 1995
  Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer my congratulations to 
Norene Coller, a constituent of mine who was recently awarded an 
Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] Environmental Quality Award for 
region 2, which includes New York, New Jersey, and Puerto Rico.
  Over the past 20 years, Ms. Coller has devoted herself to improving 
the quality of the environment in region 2, and to increasing public 
involvement in environmental action. As a biology teacher in Hyde Park, 
NY, Ms. Coller has involved her eighth grade students in innovative 
environmental brainstorming exercises. A renowned volunteer of the 
Dutchess County Environmental Management Council [EMC], Ms. Coller has 
served as the council's chairperson since 1982. And under her 
direction, EMC has fulfilled the needs of the community by formulating 
a comprehensive agenda to battle the growing problems associated with 
hazardous and solid waste management. Ms. Coller's energetic direction, 
as both an educator and public servant, has increased the quality of 
the environment of region 2.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in recognizing the fine 
achievements of Ms. Coller. She is to be commended for her dedicated 
service to the community, and should be noted as a true friend of the 
environment.


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