[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 34 (Tuesday, March 8, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E427]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE HONOREES OF THE MID-MAINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARDS

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 8, 2011

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Honorees of 
the 2011 Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner. The Mid-
Maine Chamber of Commerce serves the people and business community of 
the greater Waterville area, working with the business community to 
strengthen economic opportunity throughout the region and the state.
  Each year, the Mid-Maine Chamber recognizes some of the outstanding 
businesses and individuals that make Maine ``the way life should be'' 
for all Mainers and Maine businesses. These individuals and businesses 
are committed to strengthening opportunity and prosperity in Maine.
  This year's award recipients include Robert Martin, recipient of the 
Distinguished Community Service Award; Fortin's Home Furniture, 
Business of the Year; Bill Mitchell of GHM Insurance, Business Person 
of the Year; Barbara Haynes, recipient of the Elias A. Joseph award; 
David Holden of Bangor Savings Bank, Outstanding Professional of the 
Year; the Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers, Community Service 
Project of the Year; Matthew Clark of Weeks & Hutchins, LLC and Sarah 
Sugden, of the Waterville Public Library, both recipients of the 
``Rising Star'' Award; and Valley Distributors' Flint Collier, 
recipient of the Customer Service Stardom Award.
  These nine recipients are among the best that Maine has to offer. 
Through their leadership and incredible commitment to their communities 
and the region, Maine is a better place to live and do business.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating the Mid-Maine Chamber 
of Commerce and these individuals on their outstanding service and 
achievement.

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