[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6091]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING MICHAEL J. MAHER ON RECEIVING THE MOTHER ROSALIE CLIFTON 
                           HILL SERVICE AWARD

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                          HON. DARRELL E. ISSA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 15, 2008

  Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Michael J. Maher upon 
his receipt of the University of San Diego's Mother Rosalie Clifton 
Hill Service Award for 2008.
  In honor of Mother Rosalie Clifton Hill, the University of San Diego 
(USD) presents this award annually to an alumnus who personifies the 
spirit and philosophy of the University. Such a person must exhibit 
involvement, service enthusiasm and commitment well beyond what is 
expected of an USD alumnus; demonstrate support of, and service to the 
USD Alumni Association; and must exemplify in all aspects of his or her 
life an incorporation of honesty, loyalty, integrity and fidelity.
  Michael J. Maher epitomizes these above mentioned qualifications. 
Graduating from the University of San Diego in 1970 with a bachelor's 
degree in philosophy, Mr. Maher returned to San Diego in 1976 to begin 
his 32-year professional career.
  Maher has been a fervent supporter of the University of San Diego's 
athletic programs. He has been instrumental in the continued success of 
the University's golf program as well as the Torero Athletic Committee. 
He has dedicated hundreds of hours of mentoring to student athletes.
  His continued support of the University has positively influenced 
associates and fellow alumni to become more involved.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you to please join me in congratulating Michael 
Maher upon his receipt of this esteemed honor.

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