[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 131 (Monday, October 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2096]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING MARY ALICE QUEIROS OF BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 17, 2005

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize Mary Alice Queiros, the winner of the 2005 Great 
Brooksvillian of the Year Award. After retiring from a 30-year career 
as an art teacher, Mary Alice moved to Brooksville in 1994 and 
immediately took an active role in the greater Brooksville arts 
community.
  Currently serving as the city's art director, Mary Alice has been a 
tireless advocate for the arts over the years. Perhaps her greatest 
contribution to making Brooksville the cultural heart of Hernando 
County has been her efforts to beautify and improve the city hall.
  One of her first undertakings upon moving to Florida was to fill the 
bare walls of city hall with bright and beautiful artwork. Today, 
Brooksville city hall hosts an annual fall art show to showcase the 
work of area artisans. This year's exhibit, organized by Mary Alice, 
has brought the artwork of more than 20 local artists into the 
building, bringing color and beauty to the walls and hallways of city 
hall.
  In addition to her work as Brooksville's art director, Mary Alice has 
been a longtime and active supporter of the arts in Brooksville. She is 
the founding member of the Brooksville Mural Society, and organizes 
artist receptions and art tours for visitors and students. She is also 
a member of the Hernando County Fine Arts Council, the Spring Hill Art 
League and is active at the Hernando Historical Museum.
  Mr. Speaker, the city of Brooksville is lucky to have a woman like 
Mary Alice Queiros to take an active role in our community. I am proud 
to recognize her accomplishments, and congratulate her on being named 
the 2005 Brooksvillian of the Year.

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