Recognizing Congressional Patriot Award Recipient Beth Terrell

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Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mrs. Elizabeth ``Beth'' Terrell of Burr Ridge, Illinois, and present her with the Congressional Patriot Award. Beth has dedicated herself to faithfully serving our community and country.

A native of Lake Forest, Illinois, Beth attended Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame and graduated in 1989 with a bachelor's degree in communication. She earned her master's degree in public administration from Western Michigan University. Beth started her professional career as a Communication and Training Specialist for the Elkhart County government. She later became Director of Marketing for the Center for Eye Care and Coldwell Banker Sammis in New York state. Since then, Beth has devoted much of her time to growing her family and caring for their children along with her husband, Pat. Together, Beth and Pat launched a family business, Terrell Materials, a leading concrete manufacturing company that services major airports.

In addition to her career, Beth has continued to stay involved in numerous community service initiatives. She served as President of the Carolina Panthers' Women Association, a member of the Hornets' Nest Girl Scout Council Board of Directors, and Girl Scout Leader with the Girl Scouts Council of Greater Chicago and Northwest. Moreover, Beth co-founded Team Terrell alongside Pat to help promote and fundraise for the American Diabetes Association. Her most cherished accomplishment is raising a wonderful family with seven children, all of whom were instilled with the values of compassion, faith, and kindness. I'm pleased to recognize Beth today for her important contributions to our community, and I wish her continued success.

It is an honor to bestow Beth with the Patriot Award for her exceptional service to our Nation.

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