[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 186 (Tuesday, December 6, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2188-E2189]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MRS. DIANE McMANUS

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 6, 2011

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievements 
of Diane McManus who will be retiring after 25 years of outstanding 
work in the field of commercial lending and finance.
  Throughout her career, Diane has been a committed advocate on behalf 
of Maine's business community. As Vice President of Finance for 
Development Concepts Inc., she worked hand in hand with companies to 
locate new investment streams and further develop their business 
models. Diane brought this background with her to Northeast Bank where, 
as a loan officer, she continued to provide resources to help grow 
Maine enterprise. Her devotion to local commercial development, and the 
successes that followed, have earned her numerous promotions and 
professional accolades. As Regional Vice President and Senior Market 
Manager at Camden National bank, Diane is leaving behind a thriving 
program that covers $82 million in commercial loans.
  Diane has not only excelled within the realm of business, but she has 
gone above and beyond expectations to serve her community as

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well. In 2002, she was awarded the Maine State Chamber Volunteer of the 
Year Award. In 2004, she earned the Chamber of Commerce Ken Additon 
Small Business Advocate Award, and most recently, Diane was recognized 
as the Number one U.S. Small Business Administration 504 Lender in the 
State of Maine by the Granite State Development Corp.
  It is always with some lingering sadness that I pass along my best 
wishes for the retirement of an individual such as Ms. McManus. Though 
retirement is well-deserved and will begin a new and exciting chapter 
in her life, it also signifies that Maine is losing one of its most 
dedicated and valued employees. Diane's perpetual willingness to 
believe in Maine businesses has touched the lives of countless 
entrepreneurs throughout the state. I wish her the very best going 
forward as she takes this exciting next step.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Diane McManus on her 
retirement and honoring her 25 years of impeccable commitment to her 
field and her community.

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