[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25852]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING MICHAEL P. SULLIVAN AS THE CHAUTAUQUA LEADERSHIP NETWORK'S 
                    2009 LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENT

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 27, 2009

  Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure today to recognize my 
friend, Michael P. Sullivan, the Director of Institution Relations and 
Public Affairs at Chautauqua Institution, as the recipient of 
Chautauqua Leadership Network's 2009 Leadership Award.
  The Chautauqua Leadership Network's mission is to identify and 
nurture regional leaders. They provide a framework for an emerging 
network of skilled civic trustees and help the community to meet the 
challenges of today and the opportunities of tomorrow.
  The Chautauqua Leadership Network's Leadership Award is given to the 
person whose activities have done the most to further the mission of 
the Chautauqua Leadership Network; and there is no question that Mr. 
Sullivan is a commendable choice. His professional undertakings have 
had a profoundly positive effect on Chautauqua County.
  Since 1998, Mr. Sullivan has been responsible for all marketing, 
public relations, and communication activities for the Chautauqua 
Institution. He previously worked as Director of Public Relations and 
Marketing at Highland Hospital in Rochester. As a member of the Public 
Relations Society of America, Mr. Sullivan earned his APR (Accredited 
in Public Relations) and served as president of the Rochester Chapter 
of Delegates to the PRSA National Assembly.
  I would like to congratulate Mike for achieving this honor. I am 
pleased and honored to recognize Mr. Sullivan as the recipient of the 
Chautauqua Leadership Network's 2009 Leadership Award. This award 
honors Michael's years of guidance, leadership, and devotion to not 
only the Institution, but Chautauqua County as well.

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