[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 17]
[Senate]
[Page 24260]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                 IN RECOGNITION OF BERNADETTE M. SOHLER

 Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. President, I rise today to honor 
Bernadette M. Sohler as the 2000 recipient of the Woodbridge Metro 
Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year for her exemplary service to the 
Chamber and the community at large.
  Bernadette has served as a strong advocate and avid supporter of the 
Woodbridge Chamber since 1994. She served as its President from 1998-
1999 and has volunteered for numerous committees including the Annual 
Chamber Golf Classic, Tour of Woodbrigde, Holiday Luncheon and Parade, 
Chairman's Award, and Staff Appreciation Day.
  As the External Affairs Manager at the Middlesex Water Company, 
Bernadette is responsible for all community and media relations; 
employee, customer, financial communications; corporate contributions; 
and public education. Her numerous board positions include Chair of the 
Public Information Committee of the American Water Works Association, 
the Central Jersey National Council of Community and Justice, the 
Charity Committee of the Diocese of Metuchen, Raritan Bay Healthcare 
Foundation, and the Perth Amboy Neighborhood Empowerment Council 
Economic Development Task Force. Bernadette's strong record in the 
business community at the Middlesex Water Company and her commitment to 
public service demonstrate her outstanding achievements in the public 
and private sectors.
  It is an honor to recognize Bernadette M. Sohler's efforts and 
congratulate her on receiving the 2000 Chamber of Commerce Member of 
the Year Award from the Woodbrigde Metro Chamber of Commerce.

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