[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 6 (Monday, January 11, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E29]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DEBORAH SELIGMAN

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                      HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 11, 2016

  Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 
to honor a native New Mexican and dear friend, Deborah ``Deb'' 
Seligman.
  Deb can trace her New Mexican roots back to the 1800s when her 
ancestors owned a number of trading posts in New Mexico long before it 
became a state. Deb attended college at the Washington University of 
St. Louis and returned home to the University of New Mexico to study 
law--graduating in 1978. Today, she is a sole practicing attorney and 
represents banks and small businesses. In 2011, the New Mexico Business 
Weekly included her in the ``Best of the Bar''--a list of the top 
attorneys in the state. She was recognized for her excellence in 
business and corporate law.
  Deb is an exemplary citizen and has volunteered her time on numerous 
boards and charities. She is a board member of the local Casa Angelica 
(a home for children and young adults with developmental disabilities), 
the Jewish Community Center of Greater Albuquerque and the Jewish 
Historical Society. Deb is also the Commissioner and Chairwoman of the 
Village of Los Ranchos Planning and Zoning Commission. Furthermore, she 
is extremely generous in her donations to animal charities, including 
the Save the Manatees Club.
  Above all, I want to honor Deb for her latest feat, running in the 
Chicago marathon this past year. Deb took up running about 6 years ago 
and has run in numerous marathons since, including the New York City, 
San Francisco and Phoenix races. Deb runs with Albuquerque Fit, which 
recently awarded her for her tremendous improvement since joining the 
group. In the Chicago marathon, after extensive training and a refusal 
to quit, Deb achieved a personal best of four hours and fifty-five 
minutes.
  Deb and her husband, Judge Robert Mawe met in 1986 and were married 
three years later in 1989. Together, they are active in their community 
and the Democratic Party in New Mexico.
  Deb is one of the most determined and generous people I have met. 
Nothing can stop her. I am confident that she will continue to be a 
leader in our community and I look forward to hearing about her 
continued successes in the future. Congratulations Deb.

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