[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17816]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING MICHELE MACAUDA FOR HER SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 8, 2004

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, each year, the Connecticut Anti-Defamation 
League presents the prestigious Torch of Liberty Award to a leader in 
the community, in recognition of their commitment and dedication to 
strengthening diversity. It is with great pleasure that I stand today 
and join the Connecticut Anti-Defamation League as they honor Michele 
Macauda with the 2004 Greater New Haven Torch of Liberty Award.
  Appointed as the President and CEO of SBC Connecticut, Ms. Macauda is 
the first woman to serve as the company's top executive. As a business 
leader in New Haven, she has worked diligently to ensure that the 
company continues in its commitment to the cities and towns which it 
serves. That commitment is more than simply delivering a service--it is 
about contributing to the health, vitality, and progress of the Greater 
New Haven area. A member of the Governor's Council on Economic 
Competitiveness and Technology in Connecticut, the executive committee 
of the Connecticut Science Center for Science and Exploration, as well 
as the Regional Leadership Council in New Haven; Ms. Macauda is 
actively involved in promoting the revitalization of both the region 
and the state.
  Just this past year, I was honored to serve with Michele as co-chair 
of a very special event sponsored by Y-ME of Connecticut--the first 
annual ``Woman of Today'' Award. Y-ME is a non-profit organization 
dedicated to supporting women with breast cancer. Through the support 
of local leaders like Michele, Y-ME has become an invaluable resource 
to our community. In addition to her work with Y-ME, she is also 
actively involved in fundraising efforts for victims of domestic 
violence and volunteers her time with the Connecticut Special Olympics.
  Through her professional and volunteer activities, Ms. Macauda has 
demonstrated her dedication to enriching our communities and the lives 
of Connecticut residents. I am honored to rise today to join family, 
friends, colleagues, and the Connecticut Anti-Defamation League in 
extending my sincere congratulations to Michele Macauda as she receives 
the 2004 Torch of Liberty Award.

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