[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 120 (Wednesday, September 15, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S10953]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO ROSEMARY WAHLBERG

 Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, it is an honor to take this 
opportunity to recognize a community leader who has given so much to 
the people of Southeastern Massachusetts. Rosemary Wahlberg has been a 
Director of the Quincy Community Action Programs for twenty-six years. 
Under her leadership, these programs have helped large numbers of 
families on issues ranging from education to healthcare to child care 
to energy conservation. This year Rosemary is retiring, and her loss 
will be felt deeply by all of those whose lives she has touched.
  Rosemary's commitment to public service is extraordinary. Throughout 
her many years of service, she has helped people to make impressive 
progress in improving their quality of life. As an advocate and 
coordinator, she has assisted South Shore communities in the battle to 
reduce poverty and promote self-sufficiency for low-income families. 
She has served as a member of the Quincy Housing Authority, on the 
Quincy College Board of Trustees, and on the Board of Directors for 
numerous local, state, and regional committees devoted to community 
service.
  Rosemary's accomplishments have earned wide recognition. She has 
received distinguished awards from the City of Quincy, the University 
of Massachusetts, the South Shore Coalition for Human Rights, the 
Atlantic Neighborhood Assocation, South Shore Day Care Services, and 
many other grateful organizations, who recognize the boundless energy, 
ability and commitment she pours into every project.
  For all of us who know Rosemary, we are inspired by her dedication to 
those less fortunate in our society. She has served the people of 
Quincy and the South Shore with extraordinary distinction, and she is a 
dear friend to all of us in the Kennedy family. In addition to all of 
her other activities, she has been devoted to her wonderful family, 
raising eight children and caring for twenty-one grandchildren.
  It is with the greatest respect and admiration that I pay tribute to 
this remarkable leader. Her public service and generosity are a shining 
example to us all. I know that I speak for all of the people of 
Massachusetts when I say that she will be missed greatly.

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