[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 10, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E611]
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          COMMENDING THE OUTSTANDING WOMEN OF SOMERSET COUNTY

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                           HON. LEONARD LANCE

                            of new jersey---

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 10, 2009

  Mr. LANCE. Madam Speaker, I rise in honor of National Women's History 
Month, and I would like to congratulate a number of outstanding women 
who will be recognized at the Somerset County's Commission on the 
Status of Women awards in New Jersey's Seventh Congressional District.
  The Commission presents awards annually in celebration of National 
Women's History Month in March. This year there are 17 women being 
honored, including entrepreneurs, educators and hometown heroes whose 
community service is considered extraordinary.
  This year's Volunteerism Award winner is Nicolette Ash of 
Bridgewater. She is a 17-year-old founder of MADE or Making A 
Difference Everywhere.
  The organization provides volunteer opportunities to teens in the 
Bridgewater area and allows them to gain community-service hours 
required for school, scholarships and religious groups.
  Projects have included cleaning trash along the Raritan River, raking 
leaves for senior citizens, preparing food bundles for needy families 
and many more.
  I am pleased to congratulate Nicolette Ash for her outstanding 
efforts and share her good work with my colleagues in the United States 
Congress and the American people.

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