[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 135 (Wednesday, October 25, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Pages S10996-S10997]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF BERNADETTE M. SOHLER

 Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. President, I rise today to honor 
Bernadette M. Sohler as the 2000 recipient of the Woodbridge Metro 
Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year for her exemplary service to the 
Chamber and the community at large.
  Bernadette has served as a strong advocate and avid supporter of the 
Woodbridge Chamber since 1994. She served as its President from 1998-
1999 and has volunteered for numerous committees including the Annual 
Chamber Golf Classic, Tour of Woodbrigde, Holiday Luncheon and Parade, 
Chairman's Award, and Staff Appreciation Day.
  As the External Affairs Manager at the Middlesex Water Company, 
Bernadette is responsible for all community and media relations; 
employee, customer, financial communications; corporate contributions; 
and public education. Her numerous board positions

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include Chair of the Public Information Committee of the American Water 
Works Association, the Central Jersey National Council of Community and 
Justice, the Charity Committee of the Diocese of Metuchen, Raritan Bay 
Healthcare Foundation, and the Perth Amboy Neighborhood Empowerment 
Council Economic Development Task Force. Bernadette's strong record in 
the business community at the Middlesex Water Company and her 
commitment to public service demonstrate her outstanding achievements 
in the public and private sectors.
  It is an honor to recognize Bernadette M. Sohler's efforts and 
congratulate her on receiving the 2000 Chamber of Commerce Member of 
the Year Award from the Woodbrigde Metro Chamber of Commerce.

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