[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 10 (Wednesday, February 11, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E136]
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              MARY ANN KIRK, ``MARYLAND AMERICAN MOTHER''

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 11, 1998

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute Maryland's 1997 
``Maryland American Mother,'' Mary Ann Kirk. A resident of Rockville, 
Md., and my constituent, Mrs. Kirk was honored last year for her 
devotion to her wonderful family and for her tireless efforts as a 
community volunteer. Mrs. Kirk has been active in promoting character 
and citizenship education in Maryland's schools. She has long been an 
active volunteer with the American Heart Association and with area 
school tutoring programs. In all her activities, she underscores the 
important roles of mothers in shaping our society.
  The ``Maryland American Mother of the Year'' is sponsored by American 
Mothers, Inc., an organization founded in 1933 to strengthen the home 
and family and to provide support to mothers in a sometimes troubling, 
always challenging, world. AMI, the official sponsor of Mothers' Day, 
provides outreach programs that include parenting workshops, tutoring 
and literacy programs, providing clothing and shelter for needy 
families.
  Mr. Speaker, please join with me in saluting Mary Anne Kirk, who by 
her contributions to her own family and to her state and community, 
richly deserves the title ``Maryland American Mother of the Year.'' She 
truly makes a difference.

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