[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 66 (Tuesday, April 24, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E841]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING WOMEN IN SERVICE AND ENTERPRISE

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 24, 2007

  Mr. HENSARLING. Madam Speaker, for the past six 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, Dr. Linda Henrie, who is an example of strong, 
capable and dedicated leadership. I would also like to recognize 
honorees Patti Hawkins, Pat Ogles and Marjorie Seward for their 
valuable service and commitment to their community.
  Dr. Henrie is the Superintendent of the Mesquite Independent School 
District (MISD) where she oversees more than 34,000 students and more 
than 4,000 professional and auxiliary staff. She has served in this 
position with distinction since 2001.
  Dr. Henrie has served on numerous boards in the greater Mesquite 
community including: The Board of Directors for Mesquite Social 
Services, the Board of Directors for the Mesquite Symphonic Band and as 
President of the Mesquite Education Association. Dr. Henrie also serves 
as President of the Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum 
Development and the Dallas County Workforce Development Board. In 
addition to being active in the community and holding multiple 
leadership roles, Dr. Henrie has been recognized for the Association of 
Texas Professional Educator's Administrator of the Year Award in 2002 
and was named one of the 100 Heroes of MISD.
  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 continue to inspire younger generations.
  Today, I would like to recognize 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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