[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 47 (Wednesday, April 26, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E623-E624]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATING JULIE STEVENSON

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                           HON. GIL GUTKNECHT

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 26, 2006

  Mr. GUTKNECHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mrs. Julie 
Stevenson of Worthington, Minnesota, on receiving the 2006 Athena Award 
from the Worthington Travelodge.
  The Athena Award is presented each year to a woman who has 
demonstrated excellence, initiative and creativity in her profession.

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This award recognizes one woman's time and energy put in to improving 
the lives of her peers. This woman also acts as a mentor for other 
women in the community.
  Mrs. Julie Stevenson received this award for her many contributions 
to the community of Worthington. She has served as the executive 
director of the Southwest Minnesota Chapter of the American Red Cross 
and she has volunteered with Big Brothers/Big Sisters, United Way, 
YMCA, Youth Area Baseball Association, Junior Achievement, Nobles 
County Integration Collaborative and the Worthington Area Chamber of 
Commerce. Currently, at the Minnesota West Campus, Mrs. Stevenson has 
helped bring the college and the community together through a variety 
of programs. These include the Winter Wonderland and Golf the Links at 
Minnesota West and Kids College. She has been a co-host for a United 
Way telethon as well as a trainer in a teen asset building workshop at 
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
  I extend my sincere congratulations to Mrs. Stevenson for receiving 
this commendable award. Her commitment to service has helped to grow 
many individuals and to strengthen the community.

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