[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 148 (Wednesday, September 17, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1814]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


       HONOR TERESA McCABE, CARLA HUNTER, AND BETH PETERS CURTIN

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                       HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 17, 2008

  Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Teresa McCabe, 
Carla Hunter and Beth Peters Curtin, who are being recognized as 2008 
Women of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Shawnee Council in West 
Virginia.
  These three ladies were chosen for their leadership and contribution 
to the community, their profession, and how they serve as role models 
for young women. The Girl Scouts of Shawnee Council honor three women 
annually from the Eastern Panhandle that exemplify these qualities.
  The first honoree, Teresa McCabe, was nominated by The United Way of 
the Eastern Panhandle for the significant impact she has had in her 
community. McCabe is the vice president of marketing and development 
for West Virginia University Hospitals--East. She was involved with 
both the United Way and the City Hospital before their mergers and is 
also involved with the Rotary, American Cancer Society and both 
Jefferson and Berkeley Counties Chambers of Commerce. Born and raised 
in Charles Town, WV, McCabe has been able to give back to the community 
in which she was raised.
  Carla Hunter, the department chair and school counselor at Washington 
High School, works tirelessly to make her school the best school in the 
area. She was nominated for Women of Distinction by Asbury United 
Methodist Church in Shepherdstown. Education is a passion of hers, and 
she gives much of her free time to ensure young children have a bright 
future. As a former Girl Scout, Carla knows how much of an impact Girl 
Scouts can have on a young woman's life.
  The final recipient of the 2008 Women of Distinction award is Beth 
Peters Curtin. In addition to being the executive director of the 
Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, Beth is also a 
member of the Economic Development Authority, founding member of the 
Museum of Berkeley Springs and director of Apple Butter Festival. She 
spends what little spare time she has serving her community. Beth has 
learned from her mother's generation what great role models women can 
be and wants to pass that on to the next generation as well.
  It is an honor to represent these three outstanding women who serve 
as strong leaders and excellent role models for young women in their 
communities. Congratulations to Teresa McCabe, Carla Hunter and Beth 
Peters Curtin as the 2008 Women of Distinction.

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