[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 10, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E615]
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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 Education Award winner is Elizabeth Stitley of 
Somerville. She currently serves as a supervisor of Allied Health 
Programs at Somerset County Technology Institute since 2003.
  In this capacity, Elizabeth has spearheaded the growth of the 
program, which now offers two full-time, day practical nursing programs 
and an evening program. She was instrumental in adding a new skills 
laboratory with a task-training center that will soon be equipped with 
cameras.
  Elizabeth has served as president of the Practical Nurse Educators 
Council and of the New Jersey League for Nursing, and received the 
league's 2004 President's Award. She also is a member of Sigma Theta 
Tau, the international nursing honor society.
  I am pleased to congratulate Elizabeth Stitley 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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