[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 47 (Wednesday, April 26, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E612]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING JUDY TRAMMELL AND THE MESQUITE WOMEN IN SERVICE AND ENTERPRISE

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 26, 2006

  Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, for the past five years, the greater 
Mesquite area has embraced the opportunity to honor many exceptional 
women in the community through the Women In Service and Enterprise 
(WISE) Award Luncheon and Style Show, Today I would like to honor this 
year's award recipient, Judy Trammell, who is a shining example of 
strong, capable and dedicated leadership. I would also like to 
recognize honorees Sammie Motley Coats, Officer Cheryl Gregg and 
JaLinda Grimland for their valuable service and commitment to their 
community.
  Judy Trammell is a personal friend and is actually one of the first 
people I met in Mesquite. She has always been extremely helpful to me 
and I have had the chance to work first-hand with her on several 
occasions. Recently the Mesquite Service League was the recipient of a 
very kind charitable donation, and I was able to be there, with Judy, 
to witness the generosity and appreciation of the Mesquite community.
  Judy is the Business Development/Marketing Director for Jefferson 
Bank in Mesquite. Since moving to Mesquite in 1985, she has held 
positions with Mesquite Savings and Loan, Mesquite National Bank and 
Colonial Bank.
  Judy has served on numerous boards in the greater Mesquite community 
including: American Heart Association Mesquite, Exchange Club of 
Mesquite, Mesquite Chamber of Commerce, Mustanger Chamber of Commerce, 
Mesquite Service League, Advisory Board of Boys and Girls Club of 
Dallas--Mesquite Division, member of Main Street Mesquite and Mesquite 
Social Services.
  In addition to being active in the community and holding leadership 
roles, Judy has also been recognized for her service. She has received 
the American Heart Association Regional Volunteer of the Year award in 
1998, the Distinguished Service Award in 1999, and was awarded a 
research grant in her honor. She received the Mesquite Chamber of 
Commerce 2002 Volunteer of the Year award and the 2005 Committee Chair 
of the Year award.
  Judy is not only constantly on the go at work and with community 
service activities, but she is also an energetic mother of two 
daughters and the proud grandmother of grandsons, Mason and Cameron. 
Judy truly embodies the ideals of a great volunteer; she knows how to 
lead, encourage others to follow and ``get her hands dirty.'' Judy's 
impact on our community is great and far-reaching and exemplifies an 
outstanding woman in service and enterprise.
  Past WISE Award winners have served in a variety of ways, but they 
are united by the long-lasting impact they have made on their 
community. Their service, community involvement and dedication to 
enterprise also inspire younger generations. This year, Mesquite Social 
Services and the Mesquite Service League are, once again, partnering to 
honor six Junior WISE scholarship recipients: Phylecia Burk, Christine 
Nguyen, Renu Matthews, Cari Wheat, Bianca Rodriguez and Makiala 
Fivecoat. These six young ladies, who are graduating from local high 
schools in Mesquite, have all indicated their desire to attend college 
and enter a service-oriented field of study.
  Today, I would like to recognize Judy Trammell and all of the WISE 
honorees for their outstanding service and congratulate them on their 
awards. Thank you, ladies, for helping make our community and country a 
better place.

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