[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 17, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E20]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE RECIPIENTS OF THE KENNEBEC VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 
                                 AWARDS

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 17, 2012

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
recipients of the 2012 Annual Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce 
Awards. The Kennebec Valley Chamber serves the people of Maine's 
Capital Region with distinction, working every day to strengthen and 
develop economic and community opportunity throughout the Kennebec 
Valley and the entire State.
  Every year, the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce honors some of 
the outstanding businesses individuals that are doing their part to 
make Maine a better place to work and live. These Mainers are to be 
commended for their outstanding service and commitment to growing the 
economy in the Capital Region.
  This year's award recipients include the Pine State Trading Co., 
Business of the Year; John V. Finnegan, Business Person of the Year; 
and William H. Perry, Lifetime Achievement Award. Recipients of the 
President's Award include Keltie McCatherin Collins, Kennebec Dance 
Centre; John Reny, Renys Department Store; and Steve Barrows, Steve's 
Appliance Service and Sales. Community Service Awards recipients 
include Judy Lloyd, Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center; and, Carolyn 
Neighoff, currently a service learning mentor in Augusta. Tobias 
Parkhurst of Oakes & Parkhurst Glass earned the Young Professional 
Award.
  These individuals and the business they represent are some of the 
best that Maine has to offer, and are stellar examples of the quality 
of people and businesses that serve as the economic and cultural engine 
of the Capital Area. They are to be commended for their meritorious 
service to their community.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me again in congratulating the recipients of 
the 2012 Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce Awards on their 
outstanding achievements.

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