[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E554]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING JANE PERKINS MARONEY AND ADA LEIGH SOLES

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 20, 2004

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
in honor of two very distinguished Delawareans and former members of 
the Delaware House of Representatives, the Honorable Jane Perkins 
Maroney and the Honorable Ada Leigh Soles. As legislators, their 
contributions to our State have touched the lives of many and have 
helped to improve our community. On behalf of the citizens of the First 
State, I would like to pay tribute to these outstanding individuals and 
extend to them our congratulations on being chosen as the joint 
recipients of the League of Women Voters of New Castle County Carrie 
Chapman Catt Award.
  Jane Perkins has been recognized for her many years of dedicated 
service to Delaware politics. In 1998, she was the recipient of our 
State's highest award, the Order of the First State. Following her time 
in elected office, Jane continued her tireless advocacy for fellow 
Delawareans through her work with local and national organizations. Her 
current focus, as program director of Creative Grandparenting, Inc., 
involves developing and leading workshops for people who are facing 
difficult transitions in their lives. Jane's devotion to promoting 
child and family health initiatives deserves this recognition and our 
gratitude.
  Ada Leigh Soles's work on behalf of her fellow Delawareans has also 
played an important role in making our State a better place to live and 
raise a family. During her career, she has been honored for her 
leadership by numerous academic and community organizations. Ada Leigh 
has received the New Castle County Civic League's Good Government Award 
and the University of Delaware's Medal of Distinction, along with 
numerous local and national awards recognizing her tireless efforts on 
behalf of libraries. As a testament to her distinguished tenure and the 
esteem in which she was held by her colleagues, Ada Leigh Soles was 
often regarded as the ``conscience'' of the Delaware State House of 
Representatives.
  Mr. Speaker, it has been my sincere privilege to have served as 
Governor of Delaware while both Jane Maroney and Ada Leigh Soles were 
members of the Delaware House of Representatives. I wish to thank these 
two outstanding individuals for their friendship, commitment, and 
constant dedication to the citizens of Delaware. Their service to our 
State will have a permanent place in Delaware history. They deserve our 
thanks and praise.

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