[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 66 (Thursday, May 21, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E931-E932]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING ALBERT COURNOYER ON 40 YEARS OF SERVICE AT THE PUBLICK 
                           HOUSE HISTORIC INN

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                          HON. RICHARD E. NEAL

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 1998

  Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I am privileged today to 
honor one of my constituents, Mr. Albert Cournoyer, as he celebrates 
his 40th year of hard work and dedicated service to the Publick House 
Historic Inn in Sturbridge, Massachusetts.
  The Publick House has been successfully operating and thriving in 
Sturbridge for 227 years. I have to think that part of the reason for 
the Inn's long and prosperous presence in this area of Massachusetts is 
due to the work of fine employees such as Albert Cournoyer.
  Mr. Cournoyer first began assuming responsibility at the Publick 
House in 1958, at the young age of 14. His work ethic and positive 
attitude were quickly manifested and noticed as he performed the duties 
of handyman and dishwasher. Mr. Cournoyer's commitment and skill 
allowed him to move on from these jobs to other facets of the Inn's 
operations so that by age 21, he was promoted to Head Chef.
  Albert Cournoyer's career in the culinary arena continued to grow 
until he was made Executive Chef and later to the point where he was 
entrusted with the duty of overseeing food service operations at Old 
Sturbridge Village.
  One of Mr. Cournoyer's greatest achievements, the fruits of which we 
witness today,

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came when he served in the capacity of Director of Maintenance in the 
early 1980's. At this time he directed and supervised all renovations 
and construction to the Country Motor Lodge and adjoining restaurant.
  In June of 1997, however, Albert Cournoyer's accomplishments, 
experience, consistent maintenance of the highest quality standards, 
and hospitable demeanor received their crowning recognition in an 
announcement which named him the newly appointed Innkeeper of the 
Publick House. Based on Mr. Cournoyer's record of excellence it came as 
no surprise that such a worthy candidate received the Innkeeper 
position.
  The qualities that Albert Cournoyer has exhibited for 40 years and 
continues to reveal in his work at the Publick House are those that all 
citizens should strive to emulate. For the Publick House's frequent 
patrons, celebrants of special occasions, and travelers stopping off at 
this landmark, Albert Cournoyer, for 40 years, has been making their 
experiences both memorable and enjoyable. I am fortunate to serve such 
an outstanding citizen and I am proud and honored to congratulate him 
today.

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