[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10432]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 A TRIBUTE TO MS. SALLY HAWKINS, WINNER OF THE DELAWARE SMALL BUSINESS 
                            JOURNALIST AWARD

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 2003

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Ms. Sally 
Hawkins--winner of the Delaware Small Business Journalist Award. Ms. 
Hawkins earned this honor through her work as owner and President of 
the WILM-AM radio station.
  As you know, small businesses have always been extremely important to 
the economic vitality of each State and to our national economy. Small 
businesses account for the majority of all new jobs being created 
daily, and provide opportunities for millions of people to earn a 
living and provide financial stability for their families. Through her 
work, Sally has distinguished herself as an outstanding leader in small 
business and journalism.
  Throughout my years in public service I have consistently counted 
Delaware's small businesses and Delaware's journalists to be amongst 
the very best in the Country. Recognition of Ms. Hawkins further 
confirms my belief.
  Sally Hawkins' accomplishments and innovative leadership in the 
community have placed WILM in a position to rise above and meet the 
challenges of the future; I commend her on her receipt of this award 
and I look forward to Ms. Hawkins' continued success.

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