[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 25 (Tuesday, March 2, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S1997]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



  (At the request of Mr. Daschle, the following statement was ordered 
to be printed in the Record.)

      HONORING SHARON STROSCHEIN, 2003 WINNER OF THE ATHENA AWARD

 Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I rise today to publicly recognize 
and honor Sharon Stroschein of my Aberdeen, SD staff, who recently was 
presented with the Athena Award, an honor that is cosponsored by the 
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce and Johnsons Motors of Aberdeen.
  The Athena Award is annually presented to an individual who actively 
assists women in realizing their full leadership potential. The 
individual must demonstrate excellence, creativity, and initiative in 
their business or profession. The individual provides a valuable 
service by contributing time and energy toward improving the quality of 
life for others in the community.
  I know first hand that Sharon has done a great deal to improve 
northeastern South Dakota. She is a tremendously talented woman with a 
great deal of energy and ambition.
  Sharon is not only a great friend, she is also the northeast area 
director for my State office in Aberdeen. She has earned the respect 
and admiration of all those who have had the opportunity to work with 
her. Her passion and love for her work have improved the lives of 
countless South Dakotans.
  Sharon's friendly demeanor and wealth of knowledge have helped her 
develop close relationships with her colleagues and with community 
leaders throughout our State. This friendly attitude has led to 
numerous elected posts and honors. Among those, she was elected South 
Dakota's National Committeewoman to the Democratic National Committee. 
She was also the McGovern Grassroots Award recipient, and Woman of the 
Year by the South Dakota Federation of Democratic Women.
  I congratulate Sharon Stroschein for being selected to receive this 
prestigious award. It is with great honor that I share her impressive 
accomplishments with my colleagues.

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