[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 22, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E44]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 HONORING THE HONOREES OF THE ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 
                                 AWARDS

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 22, 2013

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Honorees of 
the 2013 Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet Dinner. 
The Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce serves the people and 
business community of the greater Lewiston/Auburn area, working hard to 
strengthen economic opportunity throughout the region and the State.
  Each year, the Androscoggin 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 Barbara Dagley of Carbonite 
Inc., recipient of Business Leadership Award for a Larger Company; Kurk 
Lalemand of Next Level Business Coaching and John Stass of Katandin 
Furniture, recipients of the Business Leadership Awards for Smaller 
Companies; Larry Raymond of Issacson and Raymond, recipient of the Ray 
Geiger Award; Rita Dube, Julia Sleeper and Kim Pelletier, recipients of 
the Community Service Leadership Awards; Rick Jones of Jones 
Associates, recipient of the Poland Business Award; Nick Benoit of 
Benoit's Bakery and Wine Cellar, recipient of the Lisbon Business 
Award; Nancy Ricker of Ricker Hill Orchards, recipient of the Turner 
Business Award; Russ Barlow, Principal of the Franklin Alternative 
School in Auburn is the recipient of the Education Award; Sherry 
Spencer of Proctor and Gamble--Tambrands, recipient of the ``Cool 
Chamber Award;'' Dick Roy of Mechanics Savings Bank, recipient of the 
Ken Addition Small Business Advocate Award; Kim Jacques of Revelation 
Massage, recipient of the 2013 New Member of the Year Award; and Susan 
Hall of The Vault and Kevin Dean and Emil Clavet of Electricity Maine, 
recipients of the President's 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 again in congratulating the Androscoggin 
Chamber of Commerce and these individuals on their outstanding service 
and achievement.

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