[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 60 (Wednesday, April 25, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E642]
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                     IN RECOGNITION OF NANCY DOUTT

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 25, 2012

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Nancy Doutt 
and to acknowledge her receipt of the 2012 Grindstone Award by the 
Berea Chamber of Commerce. Nancy has dedicated her life to her 
community through volunteerism.
  A lifelong resident of Berea, Nancy was an active member of 4 H and 
graduated from Berea High School in 1976. Today, Nancy is married to 
Steve. She works at Medical Mutual and is a member of the New Century 
Beatniks.
  As a young child, her parents ingrained a sense of selflessness in 
Nancy that has translated into a lifelong commitment to her community. 
She is an active member of the American Legion Post 91 Auxiliary and 
Auxiliary Color Guard. She is involved with St. Mary's Church, where 
she is a member of the choir and a Eucharistic Minister. Additionally, 
Nancy spends countless hours as a volunteer with Berea Arts Fest, 
Southwest General Health Center's Community Outreach Program and the 
Berea Children's Home. She is fundamental in the work done by Coats for 
Kids, Dress for Success, Pajama Walk and the Hand-to-Hand leaf raking 
projects. Nancy also personally participates in Relay for Life, Pedal 
to the Point, numerous walk-a-thons and has donated more than 18 
gallons of blood to the Red Cross.
  Because of her relentless work on behalf of her community, the City 
of Berea honored Nancy with the 2012 Spirit of Community Award.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in congratulating Nancy 
Doutt as she is honored by the Berea Chamber of Commerce.

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