[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 245]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE HONOREES OF THE KENNEBEC VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARDS

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 18, 2013

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Honorees of 
the 2013 Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet Dinner. The 
Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce serves the people and business 
community of the Augusta area, working hard to strengthen economic 
opportunity throughout the region and the state.
  Each year, the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce recognizes local 
businesses, business leaders, and individuals who promote and advance a 
vital and healthy business environment. These individuals and 
businesses are committed to strengthening opportunity and prosperity in 
Maine.
  This year's award recipients include J.S. McCarthy Printers, 
recipient of Business of the Year; Peter E. Prescott, recipient of the 
Lifetime Achievement Award; Scott Bolduc, recipient of Business Person 
of the Year; Andy and Sheree Wess, recipients of the President's Award; 
Deborah Shepherd of the Family Violence Project, recipient of the 
Community Service Award; Mike Seitzinger, Esq., recipient of the 
Community Service Award; Randy and Teresa Hutchins of O'Connor Auto 
Group, recipient of the President's Award; and Laura Benedict of The 
Red Barn, recipient of the President's Award.
  These recipients are among the best that Maine has to offer. Through 
their leadership and incredible commitment to their communities and the 
region, Maine is a better place to live and do business.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me again in congratulating the Kennebec 
Valley Chamber of Commerce and these individuals on their outstanding 
service and achievement.

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