[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 151 (Thursday, November 29, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1831]
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    RECOGNIZING MRS. DONNA FASSETT FOR HER SELFLESS SERVICE TO THE 
                      NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 29, 2012

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Mrs. 
Donna Fassett for her selfless service to the Northwest Florida 
Community.
  Donna Fassett is the Executive Director of ARC Gateway, an 
organization committed to improving the lives of persons with, or at 
risk of, developmental disabilities. For the past thirty-three years, 
she has served her community and the organization with unwavering 
commitment and immeasurable success. Under her leadership, ARC Gateway 
has expanded its programs to touch the lives of more than 900 children 
and adults.
  Outside of her role with ARC Gateway, Donna Fassett is involved in 
myriad civic organizations, including: Impact 100, the Florida Council 
of Executive Directors, the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival, Fiesta of 
Five Flags, and Pensacola Five Flags Rotary, where she previously 
served as President.
  Mrs. Fassett's commitment to service and bettering the lives of 
others has been recognized through the countless awards bestowed to 
her. She is the recipient of ARC Florida's Robert Ettinger Award for 
Executive Excellence, Unsung Hero Award, and Life Time Achievement 
Award, as well as, the Center for Independent Living's Joe Oldmixon 
Award for Advocacy and the Able Trust Dr. George Spelios Leadership 
Award. There is no question that Donna Fassett's impact on Northwest 
Florida is immense, and we are all grateful for her dedication and 
service to improving our community.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, it gives me 
great pride to recognize Mrs. Donna Fassett. My wife Vicki joins me in 
wishing Donna, her husband Charlie, their two sons Donald and Robert 
and two grandchildren, Morgan and Jake, all of the best.

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