[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E45]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE HONOREES OF THE BANGOR REGION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARDS

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 18, 2012

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Honorees of 
the 2012 Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner. 
Founded in 1911, the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce serves Bangor 
and 21 surrounding communities. The positive economic effects of the 
Bangor Chamber's committed advocacy can always be felt throughout the 
state.
  Each year, the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce recognizes local 
businesses, business leaders, and individuals who promote and advance a 
vital and healthy business environment. These individuals and 
businesses are committed to strengthening opportunity and prosperity in 
Maine.
  This year's award recipients include John Bragg of N.H Bragg, 
recipient of the Norbert X. Dowd Award; Habib Dagher of the University 
of Maine, recipient of the Catherine Lebowitz Award for Public Service; 
Nelson Durgin, recipient of the Arthur A. Comstock Professional Service 
Award; Sutherland Weston Marking Communications, recipient of the Bion 
and Dorain Foster Entrepreneurship Award; Cross Insurance, recipient of 
the Business of the Year Award; Bill Lucy and Peoples United Bank, 
recipient of the Community Service Award; Maine Discovery Museum, 
recipient of the Non-Profit of the Year Award; Bangor Greendrinks, 
recipient of the FLAVA (Fusion Leadership and Vision Award); and Husson 
Hospitality Program, recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award.
  These nine recipients are among the best that Maine has to offer. 
Through their leadership and incredible commitment to the communities 
and the region, Maine is a better place to live and do business.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me again in congratulating the Bangor Region 
Chamber of Commerce and these individuals on their outstanding service 
and achievement.