[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 114 (Wednesday, September 3, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1638]
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              TRIBUTE TO SELECTMAN JOSEPH R. LEFEBVRE, JR.

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                           HON. JOHN W. OLVER

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 3, 1997

  Mr. OLVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the distinguished 
public service career of Mr. Joseph R. Lefebvre, Jr.
  Joseph Lefebvre is currently a member of the board of selectmen of 
Adams, MA, one of my Berkshire County towns. He has served with 
distinction on the board since 1985.
  Mr. Lefebvre has been contributing to Adams in numerous roles his 
entire adult life. In addition to being a town meeting member and 
holding the position of custodian of the Adams Library for over two 
decades each, Joseph Lefebvre has served as a member of the Housing 
Authority, Cemetery Commission, Board of Appeals, and even as a 
Constable--all during the 1970's and 1980's. His commitment to public 
service undoubtably touched the lives of nearly every citizen in his 
community.
  Mr. Speaker, on August 24, 1997, the town of Adams honored Joseph 
with an appreciation banquet. I have represented Berkshire County since 
1991, and I want to add my name to the long list of citizens and 
officials who have paused to say, thank you, to Joseph Lefebvre for 
everything he has done over the years.

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