[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 84 (Monday, June 10, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1042]
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          CONGRATULATIONS TO LOIS J. LeCRONE ON HER RETIREMENT

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                           HON. GLENN POSHARD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 10, 1996

  Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark a very special 
occasion. My good friend Lois J. LeCrone is retiring on June 30, 1996 
from the CEFS Economic Opportunity Corp. in Sullivan, IL, where she has 
served as the senor volunteer program director. I congratulate her on 
30 years of exceptional dedication to the cause of senior citizens and 
for always being a consummate professional.
  Those that know Lois understand her contributions to her field as 
well as her deep personal commitment. She has been at the forefront of 
a movement that recognizes that seniors have a lot left to give to 
their communities. Improving the quality of life for our older citizens 
is more than making sure they have sufficient health care and savings, 
but showing them that they can still make a significant contribution to 
society in general. Lois has helped countless people give back to those 
around them while providing each of them a priceless feeling of self-
worth. This work takes patience, but as I believe Lois would tell you, 
the rewards are worth the effort.
  Mr. Speaker, our country needs more people like Lois to remind us of 
the importance of not just doing your job, but of doing it with 
compassion, grace, and attention to detail. By setting such a high 
standard we come to expect and demand excellence, and that should be 
our collective goal no matter what the field. I wish Lois all the best 
in this new phase of her life. I have enjoyed working with her as well 
as representing her in the U.S. Congress. I am sure she has a lot to 
give of herself, and for that I am very grateful.

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