[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 26, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E93]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING SALLY MAZZARELLA

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                          HON. JOHN E. SWEENEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 26, 2005

  Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize and honor an extraordinary citizen. Sally Mazzarella, of 
Rhinebeck, New York, along with help from friends and family, has 
devoted an immeasurable amount of time and effort to make her community 
and Dutchess County a better place to live.
  Sally has exemplified selfless and tireless community leadership. She 
is president of the Winnakee Land Trust and serves on the boards of 
Families First New York and the Center for Performing Arts at 
Rhinebeck. In the past, Sally has served on the boards of the United 
Way of Dutchess County, Family and Services Inc., Hudson Valley 
Philharmonic, and Dutchess Housing Partnership. Since 1990, Sally has 
worked alongside State Senator Stephen Saland as a Constituent Services 
Representative working to solve the problems facing the 41st Senate 
District of NY.
  Sally recently served as chairwoman of leadership gifts for the $2.2 
million expansion project for the Starr Library. She has co-chaired the 
YWCA's $2 million capital campaign renovation project and the Mid-
Hudson Children's Museum $2.8 million acquisition project. Sally is 
also chairwoman of the Rhinebeck Comprehensive Plan Revision Project, a 
community-wide planning initiative focusing on Rhinebeck's future.
  Sally has also served as chairwoman of the Town of Rhinebeck Planning 
Board. She has been an active member of the New York State Planning 
Federation and the Dutchess County Planning Federation, as a member of 
Hudson River Shorelines Task Force. Sally also served as a 
representative of the Chairman of the Dutchess County Legislature on 
the Hudson Valley Regional Council.
  In recognition of Sally's continued work and service to her 
community, the Community Foundation of Dutchess County has recently 
honored Sally, as have many other organizations throughout the region 
over the years. Sally's tireless and dedicated service demonstrates the 
essence of what it means to be a citizen. People like Sally across the 
nation form the fabric of our society.
  At this time, it is important we honor such individuals for their 
devoted and generous work, leadership, and service on behalf of their 
communities. As evidenced by Sally's achievements, it is people like 
her that make our communities better places to live.

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