[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 47 (Tuesday, April 3, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E509]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO SUSAN TRESKY TOERGE

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 3, 2001

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute the American 
Mothers, Inc., 2001 Maryland Mother of the Year, Susan Tresky Toerge. A 
resident of Potomac, MD, Mrs. Toerge is an example of a truly 
altruistic individual as shown through her efforts to her family and to 
her students.
  As an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher, Mrs. Toerge has 
impacted the lives of many children across the country educating them 
on the ways of our country during a point in time when many of these 
children are most likely frightened and uncertain of their new 
surroundings. Through her comforting and valuable life lessons, Mrs. 
Toerge helps these children overcome the challenges faced with being in 
a new country. In her work and home life, Mrs. Toerge demonstrates that 
it is possible for women to balance the role of a devoted parent with a 
full time job and still participate actively in her community. She is 
truly a role model for women everywhere.
  The Maryland Mother of The Year program is sponsored by American 
Mothers, Inc. (AMI) which was founded on the objective to ``develop and 
strengthen the moral and spiritual foundation of the home, the 
community, the nation and the world.'' AMI is also the official sponsor 
of Mother's Day and has developed outreach programs that include 
parenting workshops, tutoring and literacy programs.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in saluting Susan Tresky Toerge, whose 
contributions to her family, state and community have made her truly 
deserving of the title of Maryland Mother of the Year.

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