[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 79 (Monday, June 2, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1095]
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                       HONORING MARY ANN McROBERT

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                            HON. NICK SMITH

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 2, 2003

  Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Mary Ann 
McRobert, recipient of the Lenawee Chamber's 2003 ATHENA award.
  Throughout her life, Mary Ann McRobert has distinguished herself both 
personally and professionally through her commitment to helping those 
in need. Earning a Nursing Degree from St. Vincent's Hospital School of 
Nursing, Mary Ann went on to earn two degrees in Social Work: a 
bachelor's degree from Siena Heights University and a Masters degree 
from the University of Michigan. She has shared her experience and 
knowledge in nursing and social work as an instructor at Siena Heights 
University and Adrian College.
  Mary Ann has made the most of her extensive education and training, 
serving in a variety of nursing situations, as a social worker, and as 
an administrator of several social service organizations. In the last 
18 years, she has served as: Interim Director of Call Someone 
Concerned, Executive Director of the Family Awareness Center, 
Administrative Director of Bixby Medical Center Psychology Unit, 
Clinical Social Worker in private practice, and Interim Director of 
Family Counseling and Children's Services. She also served two terms as 
President of the Board of Directors for the Family Awareness Center, 
two terms as Vice President of the Board of Directors for Family 
Counseling and Children's Services, and the Gerontology Network. Mary 
Ann has also volunteered for Hospice of Lenawee.
  Mary Ann McRobert is well respected in her community, and with good 
reason. She is well known for her ability to initiate a project, enlist 
the assistance of others, and see the plan through to completion. Her 
efforts are not for her own benefit, but for the benefit of others. She 
has been a fierce advocate and courageous leader for social service 
causes and, by mentoring and her example, has opened many doors for 
women and men in community leadership.

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