[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 180 (Tuesday, November 14, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S17042]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       WOMEN OF DISTINCTION--1995

 Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, I rise to pay a tribute to three 
individuals who were named the 1995 Women of Distinction by the Girl 
Scout Council of Hawaii. These women, Gladys Ainoa Brandt, Carole Kai 
Onouye, Gretchen R. Neal, as well as Sibyl Nyborg Heide, the Girl Scout 
Council of Hawaii's 1995 Living Treasure, have impressive records of 
service to the community that more than justify this great honor. They 
are outstanding role models for young women in the State of Hawaii.
  Gladys Ainoa Brandt, an outstanding educator and community volunteer, 
has committed herself to improving the quality of education in Hawaii. 
Ms. Brandt held a wide range of positions in the field of education, 
from classroom teaching to chairwoman of the University of Hawaii Board 
of Regents. She has exemplified the very best in public education.
  Carole Kai Onouye, an inspirational champion of Hawaii's charities, 
devotes herself to improving the quality of life in Hawaii. Ms. Onouye 
serves on the boards of the Variety School, the Girl Scout Council of 
Hawaii, the Great Aloha Run, and Hawaii Maritime Center, and the USO 
Golf Tournament.
  Gretchen R. Neal is a dedicated health care provider. Ms. Neal, whose 
goal from childhood was to be a nurse, was the first female to enter 
the Health Services Administration masters program at the University of 
Hawaii at Manoa. She has been actively involved with the Girl Scouts 
throughout her life.
  Sibyl Nyborg Heide is an important benefactor in the local community. 
She, too, has been actively involved with the Girl Scouts throughout 
her life.
  For all that they do for the community, and especially for young 
women, these four women deserve our respect and admiration.

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