[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 56 (Wednesday, April 9, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E561-E562]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING SHARON COOK FOR WINNING THE WISE AWARD

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 9, 2008

  Mr. HENSARLING. Madam Speaker, for the past 7 years, the greater 
Mesquite area has honored many exceptional women in the community 
through the Women in Service and Enterprise, WISE, Award Luncheon and 
Style Show. Today. I rise to honor this year's award recipient, Mrs. 
Sharon Cook, who is a shining example of strong, capable, and dedicated 
leadership. I would also like to recognize honorees Tamara Akens, 
Rachel Lopez, and Jeann Wisenbaker, for their valuable service and 
commitment to their community.
  Sharon has been employed with Eastfield College for 26 years, where 
she currently

[[Page E562]]

serves as director of marketing and communications. She is an active 
member and ambassador of the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce. Sharon is 
also a member of the American Heart Association Board, among a myriad 
of other civic and community involvement.
  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 and community involvement continues to inspire 
younger generations.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the Fifth District of Texas, I am honored 
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.

                          ____________________