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Mrs. Henseler, mother,
teacher, and elected public official, started off the day
with an important message for DMS girls - today woman can be
anything they want! In the past 50 years opportunities for
women have increased dramatically.
Mrs. Henseler acknowledged
that of her three roles, her role as mother to three sons is
the most important one she plays . As a middle school social
studies teacher she sees her primary responsibility to
challenge students - to have them think and grow
intellectually.
Representative Henseler began
her political career when she was elected to the North
Kingstown School Committee. After serving on the school
committee she was elected to the RI General Assembly in in
1982. She has represented North Kingstown at the state level
for 20 years. President John F. Kennedy's challenge to
Americans to ".. ask not what your country can do for you,
but what you can do for your country" was what spurred Mrs.
Henseler to become involved in politics.
Her political goals are to
help pass laws which are good for both the town of North
Kingstown and the state of Rhode Island. She is especially
proud of her role in stopping construction of an incinerator
in North Kingstown. Presently her major areas of interest
are working for pay equity for women, working against the
construction of a container port at Quonset Point, and
striving to guarantee all access to health care. In the wake
of the events of September 11th she is also involved with
developing programs and policies to protect and defend
against bio-terrorism.
Mrs. Henseler's address was a
thoughtful start to a wonderful day. We are greatful for her
participation.
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