[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 47 (Monday, March 19, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E581]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING GAIL RIDENHOUR

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 19, 2007

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today 
in recognizing Ms. Gail Ridenhour for her public service to the 
Germantown community.
  Ms. Ridenhour has been very involved in community arts programs. 
Serving as president of the nonprofit Germantown Fine Arts Foundation 
for two years and holding other officer positions, she has been 
indispensable to the efforts of the Foundation to build financial 
support for arts programs in the local school system.
  Ms. Ridenhour has been a leader in her church community as well. As a 
member of Kingsway Christian Church, she directed, organized, and 
launched a preschool program. Begun in 1987, the program continues to 
thrive and grow today.
  In addition to her community efforts, Gail Ridenhour has been 
recognized by the Germantown Lions Club as their Citizen of the Year 
for 2006. Her experience and leadership make her an invaluable member 
of the Germantown community.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring Gail Ridenhour and 
congratulating her for this well-deserved award.

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