[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 163 (Wednesday, October 4, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S4946]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       RECOGNIZING MARYBETH CLARE

 Mr. RISCH. Madam President, I rise today to acknowledge 
MaryBeth Clare for her significant contributions to the Mountain Home 
Air Force Base and Idaho's blind community through the AbilityOne 
Program.
  The AbilityOne Program, a partnership with the National Industries 
for the Blind--NIB--and a network of agencies, give individuals who are 
blind an opportunity for employment. Employment creates a sense of 
purpose through hard work and independence. Every individual should 
have the opportunity to feel this sense of fulfillment, regardless of a 
disability.
  MaryBeth Clare has been a familiar face at the AbilityOne Base Supply 
Center at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Mountain Home, ID, for more 
than 3 years. She does not let her loss of vision hinder her creativity 
or innovation on the sales floor. MaryBeth has made notable efforts to 
feature AbilityOne products in the store, increasing sales 
significantly during her time on the base. MaryBeth's hard work has led 
her to be named a NIB Winner of the 2023 Peter J. Salmon Direct Labor 
Employee of the Year Award. This honor is well earned.
  I commend MaryBeth for her hard work and service at the Mountain Home 
Air Force Base. You make Idaho proud.

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