[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 166 (Tuesday, December 4, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2194]
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                      TRIBUTE TO SUE ELLEN PANITCH

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                           HON. JOHN W. OLVER

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 4, 2001

  Mr. OLVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Sue Ellen Panitch of 
Holyoke, Massachusetts for her outstanding contributions to her 
community. Since 1965, Ms. Panitch has been somewhat of a ``super-
volunteer'' in Holyoke, having served on numerous boards and 
commissions, including the Conservation Commission, the Holyoke 
Community College Foundation, The Therapeutic Equestrian Center, The 
Future Begins Here, the Council of Human Understanding and the Holyoke 
Taxpayers Association.
  Sue Ellen began her long career as a volunteer at the gift shop at 
Providence Hospital, and continues to this day to be one of Holyoke's 
greatest civic champions. Just last month, through Sue Ellen's efforts, 
the ``911 Fund,'' created by the Holyoke Firefighters union--Local 
1693, became eligible to receive a portion of the proceeds raised at 
the 2002 The Future Begins Here charity event. The 911 Fund benefits 
victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks and their families.
  Ms. Panitch's dedication to creating a better community has been so 
remarkable that the Holyoke Rotary Club recently honored her with its 
prestigious William G. Dwight Award. I can't think of a more deserving 
recipient of this award, and I hope that Sue Ellen will continue to 
contribute so selflessly to her city. Holyoke is a much better place 
due to her life's work. Thank you Sue Ellen Panitch.

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