[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19843]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING MARY LOU STROM

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                            HON. ROB SIMMONS

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 24, 2003

  Mr. SIMMONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mary Lou Strom of 
Enfield, CT who is leaving the political arena after 22 years of 
dedicated service to the people of Northeastern Connecticut.
  Mary Lou has set a standard of excellence for those engaged in local 
politics. Having served for 8 years on the Planning and Zoning 
Commission and another 14 years on the Enfield Town Council, Mary Lou 
has become a familiar face to Connecticut politics and has truly made a 
difference in her community.
  What is most exceptional about Mary Lou is her understanding that it 
is our fellow citizens who are most important in the political process. 
All of us know that if democracy is to work properly, quality 
leadership is required at every level of government, and Mary Lou has 
proven to be that type of leader. Because of Mary Lou's service, 
Enfield and the surrounding communities are a better place in which to 
live, work and raise a family.
  Mr. Speaker, I would encourage the Members of the House of 
Representatives to join me in honoring the service of Mary Lou Strom as 
she leaves the political arena. She has been a blessing to her 
community and her country and will be greatly missed.

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