[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 41 (Friday, March 22, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E433]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO LOIS VELLIQUETTE ON HER RETIREMENT

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 22, 1996

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding public servant in northwest Ohio. On March 31 of this year, 
Lois Velliquette, a Federal employee for over 36 years, will retire.
  Lois can look back on her career with great pride. During the course 
of her service, she has held clerical, technical, and claims 
representative positions. Because of her extensive experience, she has 
become a recognized expert in many areas with the office and has 
received numerous performance awards for her work. Through her caring 
and dedicated efforts, she has literally improved the lives of a 
tremendous number of Sandusky residents.
  Americans would not be able to enjoy the blessings of our country 
without the tireless dedication of those who have the talent and 
willingness to work for the community. It is for this reason we owe a 
special debt of gratitude to people like Lois, who have done an 
outstanding job first with the Department of the Army and for the last 
31 years with the Social Security Administration.
  Mr. Speaker, we have often heard that America works because of the 
unselfish contributions of her citizens. I know that Ohio is a much 
better place to live because of the dedication and countless hours of 
effort given by Lois Velliquette. While she may be leaving her official 
capacity, I know she will continue to be actively involved in those 
causes dear to her.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in paying a special tribute to Lois, 
and wishing her all the best in the years ahead.

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