[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 18]
[Senate]
[Pages 25655-25656]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING BREWER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

  Ms. SNOWE. Mr. President, today I congratulate the Brewer 
Federal Credit Union for being named the City of Brewer's 2007 Business 
of the Year. Founded in 1960, the Brewer Federal Credit Union has 
continually expanded its operations to serve an increasing number of 
communities in the Brewer area. With slightly over 20 employees, two 
branches, ATMs throughout the region, and Internet banking services, 
the credit union aims to make banking simpler for its roughly 8,400 
members. Additionally, the Brewer Federal Credit Union's monthly 
newsletter provides useful information to assist customers, including 
updated information, news, and financial tips.
  The city of Brewer recognized the Brewer Federal Credit Union for its 
outstanding service to the communities that it serves. Indeed, 
countless acts of generosity demonstrate well the commitment of the 
credit union to community service. During the Thanksgiving and 
Christmas holidays, the credit union assists the Brewer Community 
Service Council in collecting nonperishable foods that are

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put together in baskets to be distributed to local families in need. 
When a student from the town of Orrington was selected for the People 
to People program, the Brewer Federal Credit Union helped the student 
collect old cell phones and used ink cartridges which, in turn, were 
given to local businesses for recycling, to help finance his trip to 
Australia. During the annual Brewer Days, a fun-filled celebration held 
in September, the Brewer Federal Credit Union sponsors specific events, 
including a block party and street dance. In a similar vein, the credit 
union has sponsored events like the Brewer waterfront winter festival. 
Finally, the credit union generously supports local youth sports 
leagues, as well as Brewer High School athletic programs, various 
student musical ensembles, and the Boosters Club.
  Helping others is clearly an integral part of the Brewer Federal 
Credit Union's equation for success. By providing a friendly and 
welcoming business atmosphere, combined with compassionate assistance 
to individuals and groups within the community, the credit union sets a 
truly remarkable example by leaving a positive mark on those whose 
lives it touches. The credit union's selection as Brewer's Business of 
the Year is a recognition of the positive impact that the credit union 
brings to the city and a cogent reminder of the appreciation of 
Brewer's citizens for a local business that goes above and beyond the 
call of duty. I congratulate the Brewer Federal Credit Union for its 
recent award and wish everyone at the credit union continued success in 
their kind endeavors.

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