[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E400]
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

                       Wednesday, March 21, 2012

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Honorees of 
the 2012 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 Gil Pelletier, recipient of the 
Distinguished Community Service Award; Central Maine Disposal, Business 
of the Year; Pamela Kick of Pinnacle IT, Business Person of the Year; 
Dr. Barbara Covey of the MaineGeneral SAFE Program, Outstanding 
Professional of the Year; the Waterville Public Library, Community 
Service Project of the Year; Bruce Harrington of the Bank of Maine, 
``Rising Star'' Award; and Darla Frost of Kennebec Federal Savings, the 
Customer Service Stardom Award.
  These 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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