[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 155 (Thursday, October 30, 2003)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2158] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING MARGARET ``WEENIE'' ROGERS GHIOTTO, BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA'S ``GREAT BROOKSVILLIAN'' ______ HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of florida in the house of representatives Wednesday, October 29, 2003 Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a woman who has for many years been an outstanding businesswoman and citizen in my hometown of Brooksville, Florida. Margaret Rogers Ghiotto, known as ``Weenie'' to her close friends and family, was recently honored as a ``Great Brooksvillian'' for her work on behalf of the community. Aside from owning and managing Rogers' Christmas House Village and the Jennings House, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, Mrs. Ghiotto has a background in education, having taught children about the environment and the value of trees for many years. At a ceremony in city hall this week as part of Brooksville's Founders' Week Celebration, Mrs. Ghiotto was honored with a plaque, reception, and many kind words. This weekend she will be the Grand Marshal of the Brooksville Founder's Day Parade. While this most recent honor is certainly a laudable one, it is not the first such accolade Mrs. Ghiotto has received. Over the years, she has been named the Hernando County Chamber of Commerce's ``Citizen of the Year,'' AWBA's ``Business Associate of the Year,'' and the Lions Club's ``Outstanding Citizen.'' She even has awards named after her-- the University of Florida Lambda Chi Alpha chapter gives an annual leadership award to a distinguished member, called ``The Margaret Rogers Ghiotto Award'' and the city of Brooksville honors businesses and individuals with the ``Margaret Rogers Ghiotto Beautification Award.'' Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my colleagues in this body join me in honoring this great woman and great citizen. We should all be so lucky as to have a Margaret Rogers Ghiotto in each of our districts. ____________________