[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 153 (Wednesday, October 10, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2104-E2105]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         RECOGNIZING ANN WATSON

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                         HON. JOHN P. SARBANES

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 10, 2007

  Mr. SARBANES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ann Watson, 
Planned Parenthood of Maryland's Volunteer of the Year and honoree at 
the first annual William G. Robertson, Jr. Volunteer Award Luncheon, 
for her 31 years of support for Planned Parenthood and 8 years of 
volunteer service in the Towson Health Center of Planned Parenthood of 
Maryland.
  The William G. Robertson, Jr. Award is given in honor of the late 
Bill Robertson's more than 60 years of service as a former board member 
and the sole board member emeritus of Planned Parenthood of Maryland.
  Ms. Watson is truly deserving. She has been involved with Planned 
Parenthood since she was a 19-year-old junior at the University of 
Arizona. She served as a volunteer and as assistant clinical director 
for Planned Parenthood in Tucson, Arizona. She has also served on the 
boards of directors for Planned Parenthood in San Antonio, Texas as 
well as Planned Parenthood of Maryland.
  Ms. Watson has served actively in the Planned Parenthood of Maryland 
Speakers Bureau, teaching about contraception in Maryland schools. She 
is a former chairwoman of the Planned Parenthood of Maryland Education 
Committee.
  Throughout her time as a Board member in Maryland, Ms. Watson has 
made her position as a volunteer in the Towson Health Center a top 
priority, advocating on behalf of the Center staff at board meetings. 
She has worked tirelessly to keep the people who come to Planned 
Parenthood seeking accurate information and access to preventive care 
at the center of strategic discussions.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join me today in honoring Ann Watson. 
She has served as an exemplary volunteer and advocate for reproductive 
rights--demonstrating an

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outstanding commitment to the mission and vision of Planned Parenthood.

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