[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 116 (Wednesday, August 1, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1374]
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  HONORING BARBARA ANTHONY, VALDINE ATWOOD, BARBARA DRISKO, AND SALLY 
                                 JACOBS

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, August 1, 2012

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the nominations of 
Barbara Anthony, Valdine Atwood, Barbara Drisko, and Sally Jacobs for 
the Mighty Women of Washington County Elder Award.
  The Mighty Women of Washington County is a group of strong, 
compassionate women who collaborate with businesses in Washington 
County to promote positive social and economic change in the community. 
This self sustaining organization continues to draw together talented 
and dedicated women who are committed to the region. Since 2006, the 
Mighty Women of Washington County have grown their membership to over 
180 strong representing business owners, government workers and 
volunteers. Together, their remarkable efforts have made a positive 
impact in the areas of homelessness, health care and other social 
issues.
  In June of this year, the organization held its first event 
``Celebrating the Mighty Women of Washington County'' in the town of 
Machias. At the event, Barbara Anthony, Valdine Atwood, Barbara Drisko, 
and Sally Jacobs were nominated for the Mighty Women Elder Award. This 
recognition is offered to members of the organization who embody 
exceptional character and citizenship.
  Each of these women is a pillar of the Washington County community 
and they are all tremendously deserving of this recognition. Their 
energy, commitment to helping others, and devotion to the region are an 
inspiration to future generations of Washington County women and to 
Mainers throughout the state.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating these exceptional women 
for being recognized through this honor and thanking them all that they 
do for their community.

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