[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2597]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING MARGARET ``PEGGY'' STILLMAN ON BECOMING SELECTED WOMAN OF THE 
        YEAR BY THE HAMPTON ROADS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE-CHESAPEAKE

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                          HON. J. RANDY FORBES

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 5, 2003

  Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
honor a woman who leads her community in advocating reading and 
education, and has spent thirty years building an exemplary library 
system in her community.
  Since 1973, Margaret ``Peggy'' Stillman of Chesapeake, Virginia, has 
worked to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Hampton Roads 
as a librarian at the Chesapeake Public Library. Ms. Stillman's 
dedication to enhancing her community's joy of reading and access to 
information and resources is outstanding.
  In addition to her service to the library, Ms. Stillman chairs the 
Library of Virginia Board, and serves as the Chairman of the Library of 
Virginia Building Committee. Ms. Stillman has also dedicated time and 
service on the local boards of the American Cancer Society, American 
Red Cross, and Chesapeake Chamber of Commerce.
  Amidst all of her obligations, Ms. Stilhnan is known for her love of 
and commitment to her wonderful children, Lindsay and Walker.
  Her loyalty and willingness to do all she can to help everyone is 
unfailing. No one deserves the distinguished honor of being named Woman 
of the Year for the Women's Division of the Hampton Roads Chamber of 
Commerce-Chesapeake more than Peggy Stillman.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Margaret ``Peggy'' Stillman, 
for her commitment to literacy, service, and compassion for her 
community.

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