[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 165 (Friday, October 18, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1306]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN RECOGNITION OF ANITA TWARDESKY

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 18, 2019

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Anita 
Twardesky and congratulate her for being a Southern Wayne County 
Regional Chamber (SWCRC) Women of Achievement Award Honoree. Her 
commitment to our community in Michigan makes her a deserving recipient 
of SWCRC's Leadership Award.
  Riverside Kayak Connection (KRC) is Metro Detroit's premier paddling 
shop. Established in 2004, KRC offers kayak retail, tours, classes, and 
events that serve all ranges of paddling abilities. KRC is dedicated to 
improving kayaking, water trails, and public access in Southeast 
Michigan. Although based in Wyandotte, KRC is involved in the entire 
Southeast Michigan community, offering summer rental locations in Belle 
Isle State Park and Elizabeth Park and providing paddling classes in 
Southgate and Detroit.
  Anita Twardesky joined Riverside Kayak Connection in 2006 as 
Community Outreach Manager. Armed with a breadth of experience in parks 
and recreation municipal administration, non-profit management, and 
grant writing, Anita has excelled in her role at RKC. Her high-level 
professionalism and leadership are especially evident in her additional 
role as President of Downriver Linked Greenways, a non-profit 
organization with a mission to facilitate trail planning, development, 
and marketing of our Downriver land and water trails. Anita's dedicated 
work in improving and sharing our state's beautiful and fun 
recreational waterway activities truly makes a difference and inspires 
future generations to enjoy, protect, and honor these valuable natural 
resources.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Anita 
Twardesky as she receives SWCRC's Leadership Award. As the Great Lakes 
state, Michigan waterways are a central component of our state's 
identity. Anita's dedication to ensuring all Michiganders can use these 
natural resources every year is worthy of commendation. Anita truly 
deserves SWCRC's Leadership Award.

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