[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11345]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING REPRESENTATIVE PATRICIA B. SUTHERLAND

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 22, 2010

  Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments of Representative Patricia B. Sutherland and 
congratulate her on her pending retirement from the Maine Legislature.
  Currently serving her second term in the Maine Legislature, 
Representative Sutherland has shown a continued dedication to serving 
the people of Maine and has been a tireless advocate for education and 
economic development in the state.
  After receiving a bachelor's degree in English from Saint Joseph's 
College, Pat began her career teaching high school English, and a 
little over twenty years ago, Northern Maine Community College in 
Presque Isle, then Northern Maine Technical College, was fortunate 
enough to bring her on as their director of development and community 
relations. While Pat's retirement from that role was cause for some 
sadness, it provided an occasion to show her dedication to increasing 
Maine students' opportunities for higher learning. As the House Chair 
of the Maine Education and Cultural Affairs Committee, Pat has worked 
hard to improve education for all Maine students.
  Pat is also a champion of economic development in Maine. Her 
commitment to economic development is exemplified by her contributions 
to Aroostook County's economic development initiatives, including the 
critical Aroostook County Empowerment Zone. Pat also chairs the 
Northern Maine Empowerment Council and is a board member of the 
Northern Maine Development Commission and the Leaders Encouraging 
Aroostook Development program. In addition, she is a member of the 
Presque Isle Kiwanis Club and is on the Town of Chapman's board of 
selectmen.
  Patricia Sutherland continues to leave lasting marks on Maine. I am 
confident that she will continue to find ways to express her passion 
for educational and economic development during this new and exciting 
chapter in her life. On behalf of the people of Maine, it is with pride 
that I congratulate Representative Sutherland for her excellent work.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring Representative Patricia B. 
Sutherland for her continued dedication to serving the people of Maine.

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