[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 5 (Friday, January 18, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E40]
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

                        Friday, January 18, 2013

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Honorees of 
the 2013 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 Peter Vigue of Cianbro Pipe 
Fabrication and Coating Facility, recipient of the Norbert X. Dowd 
Award; Senator Richard Rosen, recipient of the Catherine Lebowitz Award 
for Public Service; Andy Hamilton of Eaton Peabody, recipient of the 
Arthur A. Comstock Professional Service Award; Geaghan's Pub and Craft 
Brewery, recipient of the Bion and Dorain Foster Entrepreneurship 
Award; WBRC Architects and Engineers, recipient of the Business of the 
Year Award; Hammond Street Senior Center, recipient of the Community 
Service Award; Children's Miracle Network Hospitals of Eastern Maine 
Health Care Systems, recipient of the Non-Profit of the Year Award; and 
Kathy Hunt of Starboard Leadership Consulting LLC, recipient of the 
Volunteer of the Year Award.
  These eight recipients are among the best that Maine has to offer. 
Through their leadership and incredible commitment to their communities 
and to 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.

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