[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 56 (Tuesday, May 7, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S3951]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO MARY CATHERINE MORIN

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Madam President, I rise today to 
pay tribute to Mary Catherine Morin of Bedford. Mary was crowned this 
year's Miss New Hampshire and will compete for the Miss America title 
in September.
  I applaud the dedication that Mary has shown in her platform as Miss 
New Hampshire. Her focus on the elderly and dedication to their needs 
and concerns serves as a positive example for all Granite Staters. 
Starting in her days of Girl Scouting, Mary has been a advocate for 
Seniors. By volunteering at Harborside Healthcare in Bedford and 
serving on the public relations committee for the Manchester Area 
Committee on Aging, Mary has been a positive example to the community, 
adding to her already deep devotion to our senior citizens.
  Mary received her bachelors degree in Communications from the 
University of New Hampshire and now plans to pursue a Master's Degree 
in mass communication, with the ultimate goal of becoming a reporter 
for a major television network. Her experience at WMUR Channel 9 as 
well as working for Marie Claire magazine will certainly be an asset as 
she spends her year as Miss New Hampshire.
  I commend Mary on her achievement and wish her continued success in 
the coming year. New Hampshire will be represented at the Miss America 
pageant and her message will reach even more people. Her dedication to 
our Nation's seniors is exemplary and should serve as the benchmark for 
today's youth. It is an honor to represent you in the U.S. 
Senate.

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