[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 3]
[Senate]
[Page 3393]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                         ELIAS ``SKIP'' ASHOOH

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to pay 
tribute to Skip Ashooh, a dynamic and inspiring entrepreneur and the 
47th recipient of the prestigous Citizen of the Year Award from the 
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce.
  Skip, a native of the Queen City was honored with this award where he 
was applauded by more than 650 enthusiastic business and community 
leaders who gathered together to honor this outstanding citizen. Skip 
was surprised to see his exuberant mother and six siblings who reunited 
to share in this joyous occasion.
  Upon completion of his bachelors degree from Saint Anselm College in 
1973, Skip pursued a career as a junior high social studies teacher in 
Manchester where he shared his love of American history with his 
students.
  After many years of teaching, Skip launched a new career as a 
licensed stock broker. Today, Skip heads his own successful financial 
services firm in downtown Manchester.
  Through community service, Skip has demonstrated his tireless 
dedication and commitment as an active member of numerous civic and 
community boards. His most significant contribution to Manchester has 
been as an ardent supporter and advocate of the Manchester Civic 
Center. Skip should take great pride in the economic revival of 
downtown Manchester. I look forward to the opening face-off of the 
Monarchs when the Manchester Civic Center comes to life in November of 
this year.
  As Winston Churchill once said, ``We make a living by what we get. We 
make a life by what we give.''
  Skip cares deeply about Manchester and the State of New Hampshire and 
is an articulate and enthusiastic advocate for maintaining our place as 
a leader in technology and in quality of life. For his deep commitment 
to our state and for the positive results he has achieved in support of 
community and economic prosperity, it is my pleasure to honor him today 
and represent him in the United States Senate.

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