[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1783]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING THE KENNEBEC VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARD RECIPIENTS

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 16, 2014

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the honorees of 
the 2014 Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet. 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 honorees include: MaineGeneral Health, recipient of the 
Business of the Year Award; Norman Pomerleau of NRF Distributors, 
recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award; John Babb and Cassie Babb 
of J&S Oil, recipients of the Business Person of the Year Award; 
Charlie and Nancy Shuman of Charlie's Motor Mall, recipients of the 
Special Service Award; Sue Grenier, recipient of the Community Service 
Award; Amanda Bartlett, recipient of the Young Professional Award; 
Linda Markham of Cape Air, recipient of the President's Award; Mike and 
Kim Meservey of the Downtown Diner, recipients of the President's 
Award; and Scott Cowager and Vince Hannan of Maple Hill Farm Inn & 
Conference Center, recipients 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 in congratulating the Kennebec Valley 
Chamber of Commerce and these individuals on their outstanding service 
and achievement.

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