[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 26 (Thursday, March 12, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E364]
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                      RECOGNITION OF BARBARA SMITH

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                         HON. ROBERT A. WEYGAND

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 12, 1998

  Mr. WEYGAND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Barbara Smith of 
Providence, Rhode Island. Mrs. Smith is employed at the Rhode Island 
Meals on Wheels and has been awarded a Prime Time Award. Prime Time 
Award recipients are selected by Green Thumb, Inc to honor the 
important contributions of America's Oldest Workers. Green Thumb, Inc 
is the nation's oldest and largest nonprofit provider of job training 
and employment for older Americans.
  Mrs. Smith was born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island. 
Throughout her marriage and raising her four children, she maintained a 
career outside of the home. At first she worked in a factory, then she 
attended college and completed an Advanced Clerical degree. Using her 
degree, Mrs. Smith worked for fifteen years at Prudential Insurance, 
and later at a bank. Eventually she made her way to Meals on Wheels and 
has been making a difference in the lives of the older members of her 
community ever since.
  In addition to her time at Meals on Wheels, Mrs. Smith gives back to 
her neighborhood by donating her time to charity work. She is also 
involved in the Eastern Star and the Daughters of Isis. She has served 
in leadership positions in both of these worthwhile organizations.
  Barbara Smith has been a spectacular role model to both those young 
and old in Warwick. I am proud to represent such as asset to our great 
nation. I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating Mrs. Smith 
on her award and in thanking her for her many years of service and hard 
Work.

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