[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 82 (Monday, May 19, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E964]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO GLORIA McJILTON

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                     HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 19, 2008

  Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I rise before you today to honor 
Gloria McJilton, recipient of the 2008 Dundalk Optimist Club Citizen of 
the Year Award, the community's highest honor.
  Gloria grew up in Dundalk, and has been active in the community ever 
since high school. Her husband, Richard McJilton, was honored with the 
same award in 1984 by the original Dundalk Chamber of Commerce. Gloria 
and Richard work together at a Nationwide Insurance office in Dundalk, 
and support each other in their various community endeavors.
  Playing an integral role in a web of community organizations has let 
Gloria touch the lives of many in her community. She is currently the 
president of the Women's Club of Dundalk, which she feels is the most 
rewarding community work she does. Her work through the Women's Club 
has a direct impact on the community, through awarding scholarships and 
supporting local organizations.
  In addition to her local community activities, Gloria has been 
involved in county and state activities as well. Baltimore County 
Councilman John Olszewski, Sr., appointed Gloria to serve on the 
Baltimore County Landmarks Preservation Commission. She was chosen by 
Governors Parris Glendening and Robert Ehrlich to serve on the Maryland 
Judicial Nominating Commission, on which she sat for 12 years.
  Gloria is a founding member and treasurer of the Greater Dundalk 
Alliance. She also served as elected chairperson on the Baltimore 
County Commission of Arts and Sciences, and has been a member of the 
Dundalk Concert Association for 32 years.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join with me today to honor Gloria 
McJilton on being named the 2008 Dundalk Optimist Club Citizen of the 
Year. Her legacy as an active resident of Dundalk will be forever 
remembered through the impact her work has had on her community. It is 
with great pride that I congratulate Gloria McJilton on her exemplary 
service to the Dundalk community.

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