[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 208 (Thursday, December 2, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1304]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENT BABETTE 
           HUITT AND UNSUNG HERO AWARD RECIPIENT LINDA BROWN

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 2, 2021

  Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Babette Huitt for 
her recognition as Hospitality Professional of the Year and Linda Brown 
for her recognition as Unsung Hero by the Cabarrus County Convention 
and Visitors Bureau (CCCVB).
  The Hospitality Professional of the Year Award is presented to an 
individual who contributes exceptional leadership and commitment to the 
hospitality industry. As Tours and STEAM Program Manager for CCCVB, 
Babette Huitt exhibited outstanding leadership and commitment to the 
industry by redesigning the Speedway Tour program to accommodate 
important COVID-19 Safety Protocols, and she provided necessary 
oversight to see the Bureau's STEAM program implemented in at-home and 
remote environments at both Fort Bragg and Camp LeJeune.
  The Unsung Hero Award is presented by CCCVB to an individual who 
conducts indispensable duties behind the scenes to assure high-quality 
guest services. As a laundry attendant within the Housekeeping 
Department at the Great Wolf Lodge in Concord, North Carolina, Linda 
Brown has performed outstanding leadership and teamwork to see her 
duties executed acutely and efficiently. When she has time, she goes 
the extra mile to assist other attendants with their own tasks. Perhaps 
most impressively, Ms. Brown refuses to let her hearing deficiency 
inhibit her ability to work and has taught coworkers hand signals and 
sign language to assure coherent communication.
  I would like to extend my most heartfelt appreciation to Ms. Huitt 
and Ms. Brown for their exemplary service to the hospitality industry 
in Cabarrus County. I know I speak for our entire community in wishing 
them continued success and happiness.
  Madam Speaker, please join me today in congratulating Babette Huitt 
and Linda Brown for their recognition by the Cabarrus County Convention 
and Visitors Bureau.

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