[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 32 (Monday, February 29, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S1084]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO DR. CONNIE ADLER AND ELIZABETH WARD SAXL

 Mr. KING. Mr. President, I wish to honor two remarkable women, 
Dr. Connie Adler and Elizabeth Ward Saxl, who are new inductees to the 
Maine Women's Hall of Fame. Through their induction, we celebrate the 
tremendous impact that these women have on their communities and on 
women throughout the State of Maine.
  Dr. Connie Adler, from Woolwich, ME, currently serves as secretary of 
the board of directors of Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington, as 
well as on the boards of the Maine Health Access Foundation and Maine 
Family Planning. During her illustrious career, she has played a 
leading role in the pursuit of reproductive rights and the prevention 
of domestic violence. She has also established programs to increase 
access to health care for women living in rural and impoverished areas. 
Connie's work has been integral to keeping our communities healthy and 
safe.
  Elizabeth Ward Saxl, from Vassalboro, ME, has served as the executive 
director of the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault for the last 16 
years. She is a passionate advocate for joining public policy solutions 
with community-based approaches that address the complex problems 
impacting Maine's women and girls. Undertaking daunting projects like 
eliminating statute of limitations on child sexual abuse and creating 
housing protections for victims of sexual assault, Elizabeth has been a 
champion of abuse victims across the State. Her work also extends to 
immigrant, refugee, elder, and native populations, making her a 
valuable asset to all of Maine's marginalized populations.
  Congratulations to both Connie and Elizabeth for their induction into 
the Maine Women's Hall of Fame. With this well-deserved honor, they 
join the likes of Senator Margaret Chase Smith as shining examples of 
character and fortitude. I thank Connie and Elizabeth for all that they 
have done for Maine women and for our State as a whole. Maine is 
fortunate to have such tireless advocates fighting for health, safety, 
and prosperity.

                          ____________________