[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 8690]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                       TRIBUTE TO GEORGINA LELAND

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to 
honor Mrs. Georgina Leland for being honored with Ossipee's Citizen of 
the Year Award for 2000. This award recognizes one who is dedicated to 
reaching out to his or her community. Georgina Leland is just such a 
person. She is noted for her gregarious nature, her gritty honesty and 
her love of her community.
  Georgina has been a pillar of Ossipee's community for fourteen years. 
Over the course of these years, Georgina has made her name made known 
among both the young and the old. She is a member of both her church 
choir and her Bible study group, and she is a regular volunteer at 
church functions. Allowing elderly residents to experience life to its 
fullest, Georgina volunteers as a driver for the Clipper Home in 
Wolfeboro, for R.S.V.P. and for Families Matter. When this vibrant 
woman isn't in her car driving around the state of New Hampshire, she 
is consumed with her work at the Public Library and at the Mountain 
View Nursing Home.
  Georgina, too, takes a special interest in her community's 
governmental affairs. She is a noteworthy volunteer at Ossipee's 
Concerned Citizens events where she never fails to make herself noticed 
with her efforts or her words. Acting as the Past President of the 
Ossipee Valley Women's Club for four years, Georgina was charged with 
bringing to life the scholarship program. In addition, Georgina 
volunteers her summers to the Chamber of Commerce's information booth.
  Her efforts as a volunteer and as a citizen have earned Georgina 
numerous commendations. In 1998, she was named the Volunteer of the 
Year by the Clipper Home. She also received recognition from both 
R.S.V.P., Families Matter, VFW Post 8270 and Auxilary for her efforts 
as a volunteer.
  Georgina is a role model for us all. It is certain that she has set 
an example for those of her community, for all of us and for her seven 
children and fourteen grandchildren. Though her family is quite large, 
Georgina has made efforts to invite the entire community into her 
family fold. Her efforts and achievements are to be commended.
  It is an honor to represent Georgina Leland in the United States 
Senate. Mary Jo and I wish you the best of luck in your future 
endeavors. May you always continue to inspire those around you with 
your dedication to the community.

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