[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 105 (Wednesday, July 23, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1479]
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                  TRIBUTE TO CLAIRE AND BEAVER JUTRAS

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                          HON. CHARLES F. BASS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 23, 1997

  Mr. BASS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Claire and 
Roland, ``Beaver'' Jutras, of Peterborough, NH, who have recently been 
named as Parents of the Year by the National Parents Day Foundation. 
When Claire and Beaver Jutras are asked about their four daughters, 
Michelle, Christine, Natalie, and Veronica, they say that they have 
been blessed. It is now clear that these four girl have been blessed as 
well, with two loving, caring and dedicated parents.
  Claire and Beaver are an inspiration to all parents for their 
selfless devotion to their daughters. The girls are active in countless 
activities and organizations. As any parent knows, that means Claire 
and Beaver have always had to find time to provide transportation and 
attend games and activities, as well as being active community leaders 
themselves. Beaver is the director of the Peterborough recreation 
department, a leader in his church, and an active, committed citizen of 
the town. He has been recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow, the VFW man 
of the Year in 1981, and Citizen of the Year in 1987. He was also a 
member of the ConVal District School Board and teaches at his church.
  Claire Jutras is a special education aide at Peterborough Elementary 
School but worked part time while her daughters were in school so as to 
be able to devote her afternoons to them and their activities. She has 
also served as a Brownie leader, a teacher, and Eucharistic minister at 
their church, a preschool teacher, a recreation volunteer, and 
supervisor of the checklist for the town.
  The Jutrases are civic and spiritual leaders, athletes, scholars, and 
good neighbors. Families such as this one are the fabric of smalltown 
new Hampshire. It is an honor to be able to recognize them for their 
accomplishments.

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