[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 108 (Thursday, August 1, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7892-S7893]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                NEW HAMPSHIRE'S REMARKABLE WOMEN IN 2002

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to 
congratulate twelve outstanding women of New Hampshire, Kathy Eneguess, 
Jane Difley, Lauri Ostrander Klefos, Hannah Hardway, Laurel Thatcher 
Ulrich, Maryann Mroczka, Cathy Bedor, Judy Sprague Sabanek, Natalie 
Woodroofe, Joan Goshgarian, Anne Zachos, and Alyson Pitman Giles.
  Every year New Hampshire Magazine conducts a contest to seek out 
twelve remarkable women in New Hampshire. In recognizing that women's 
exceptionality comes in many forms, the magazine chooses twelve 
separate areas of talent from which to award accomplished women of the 
community. Candidates, and ultimately winners, are chosen through a 
number of sources including community and business acquaintances, 
friends and family.
  I would like to briefly mention a little about each of the women, the 
category for which they were recognized and something of their 
character and achievement. In the category of Leadership, Kathy 
Eneguess received recognition for her amazing networking abilities and 
community involvement in the area of leadership. Kathy is lead policy 
staffer for legislative and regulatory issues at the New Hampshire 
Business and Industry Association.
  Jane Difley was recognized for her service to the Environment and was 
granted the award in the category of Environment for her continued 
dedication to protecting the forests of New Hampshire. Jane has a 
Masters degree in forest management and was the first woman ever to be 
elected as president of the Society of American Foresters. She 
currently holds the top position at the Society for the Protection of 
New Hampshire Forests.
  Lauri Ostrander Klefos was recognized for her excellence in the area 
of government. Lauri has served in a number of state agencies and in 
2000 was confirmed by the Governor and executive council as the first 
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director of the Division of Travel and Tourism Development. She 
currently holds a position as chair of the New England State Travel 
Directors.
  Hannah Hardaway was recognized for her achievements in sports. Hannah 
was a member of the 2002 U.S. Olympic Ski Team that competed in Salt 
Lake City. She began her amazing ski career at seven years of age, 
joined the U.S. Ski Team in 1996, became Junior World Champion in 1997, 
and looks forward to competing in the Olympics again in 2006 in Italy. 
In her spare time, Hannah is continuing her education at Cornell 
University and endorsing major companies like Sprint and Solomon.
  Laurel Thatcher Ulrich was recognized for her excellence in the area 
of education. Laurel's career in education began with a simple guide-
book she wrote for a church-sponsored Relief Society. Since then, 
Laurel has taught at the University of Maryland and, most recently, at 
Harvard University as a professor and director of American History 
Studies. Laurel has also maintained a degree of success from her 
writing including, ``Good Wives, Images and Reality in the Lives of 
Women in Northern New England,'' her newest, ``The Age of Homespun: 
Objects and Stories in the Making of an American Myth,'' and ``A 
Midwife's Tale: The Life of Martha Ballad,'' for which she won the 
Pulitzer Prize for History in 1991.
  Maryann Mroczka was recognized for her extraordinary work in the 
field of media. Maryann has moved from New Hampshire Public Television 
to transforming the University of New Hampshire's video department to 
being sought after by WMUR-TV. Along the way, Maryann has won numerous 
awards including two Emmy's and three Medals from New York 
International Film Festivals. Maryann currently maintains her busy 
schedule in television as well as a new family at home.
  Cathy Bedor was recognized for her accomplishments in the area of 
hospitality. After Cathy, her husband, and three other local families 
purchased The Mount Washington Hotel and Resort, Cathy's skills in 
hospitality began to shine as they spent the next two years restoring 
and preserving the Historic Landmark. The hotel is now open year-round 
for the first time in its history and Cathy had been there every step 
of the way. Cathy is truly an expert in her field serving on many 
boards in the state including the New England Innkeepers Association, 
the White Mountains Attraction Association, and the New Hampshire 
Historical Society.
  Judy Sabanek was recognized for her accomplishments as President and 
CEO. Judy and her husband began Keepsake Quilting as a mail order 
business and they are now co-owners of what has turned into one of the 
largest quilting catalog businesses in the nation. Recently the couple 
had to open a retail store in Center Harbor because of the enormous 
number of people wanting to come and see the fabrics. The company, and 
its now 100 employees, had just been acquired by an investment firm. 
This may give Judy and her husband more time to spend with their two-
year old Portuguese Water Dog mascot, Cisco.
  Natalie Woodroofe was recognized for her work in the field of 
Entrepreneurship. Natalie has spent her life as an advocate and role 
model for women and children in the North County and has received a 
number of awards for her work in this area. Natalie is the visionary 
and backbone to WREN, the Women's rural Entrepreneurial Network, the 
largest and fastest growing non-profit in the State of New Hampshire. 
Her organization offers a number of workshops that teach women skills 
from technology training to networking. Natalie describes her work as, 
``Economic development, personal passions, giving back, connecting with 
others, making a silk purse from pig's ears, hope and magic.''
  Joan Goshgarian was recognized for her contributions to the field of 
art. Joan began as a teacher of art and soon developed an art therapy 
program for institutionalized adolescents who were developmentally and 
physically challenged. In 1985, Joan became founder and executive 
director of the New Hampshire Business Committee for the Arts. Using 
this medium, Joan has been able to broaden support for the arts and 
collaborate with different organizations in an effort to do this. Joan 
is also on many boards around the state including the Granite State 
Association of Non-Profits and the Commission on Charitable Giving.
  Anne Zachos was recognized for her excellence in the area of 
philanthropy. Anne learned the importance of giving to the community 
from her parents when she was a child. When Anne was able to become 
involved she started with volunteer work for her children's schools, 
church, the Girl Scouts, and the League of Women Voters. Since then, 
Anne has been involved in more community work than is able to be 
honored. Anne has had significant involvement with the New Hampshire 
Charitable Foundation, as a board member for the Manchester Regional 
Community Foundation and for ``Arts Build Communities.'' Anne has 
received an honorary doctorate from Notre Dame College, the Granite 
State Award for Public Service from the University of New Hampshire, 
and the Pastoral Counseling Community Service Award.
  Alyson Pitman Giles was recognized for her accomplishments in the 
field of health care. Alyson has quickly and successfully moved herself 
up through the ranks since her beginnings as an occupational therapist. 
After only one year as an O.T. at Virginia Hospital, Alyson became 
director of occupational therapy at a Tennessee health care center. She 
took a post two years later in New Hampshire and has lived there with 
her husband and four children ever since. Alyson received her masters 
degree and now serves as President and CEO of Catholic Medical Center. 
Alyson also finds time to serve on several boards including the Greater 
Manchester Chamber of Commerce.
  I would like to commend each of these women for their exceptional 
contributions to the State of New Hampshire and for being role models 
to young women everywhere. Thank you for all you do. It has been an 
honor to represent you in the U.S. Senate.

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