[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 40 (Friday, March 6, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E582]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF MRS. SUE WILK

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 6, 2009

  Mr. McCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor and acknowledge 
Sue Wilk upon receiving the Women of Westland's 2009 ATHENA Award. The 
ATHENA Award recognizes individuals who have attained and personified 
the highest level of professional excellence in their business or 
profession, have devoted time and energy to the community in a 
meaningful way, and have opened the door of leadership opportunity for 
women.
  Throughout her distinguished career, Sue has been committed to her 
community. Mrs. Wilk serves as the Department Chair for School Social 
Workers for the Wayne-Westland Community School District, where she 
affords her students the means and opportunities to be successful by 
offering personal and academic guidance. As the first female social 
worker assigned to the William D. Ford Career-Technical Center, she 
focuses on providing encouragement to young women interested in 
pursuing careers in non-traditional and male dominated fields.
  Sue's community service activities focus on assisting student groups, 
families, and the underprivileged, as evidenced by her position as 
Vice-President of the Monroe High School Band Boosters, involvement in 
the Family Resource Center in Wayne-Westland, and participation as a 
Bell Ringer for the Salvation Army. Mrs. Wilk has accrued numerous 
accolades for her service including a special recognition from Wayne 
County acknowledging her efforts on behalf of children. She was also 
named Ancillary Professional of the Year by Wayne County RESA, and 
listed as ``Who's Who Among American Teachers.''
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in extending sincere 
congratulations to this year's ATHENA Award winner, Sue Wilk, for her 
dedication to professional excellence and passionate leadership in her 
community and country.

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