[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 133 (Thursday, November 18, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2027]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING WORK OF MR. PERLEY BEANE

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 17, 2004

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the work of Mr. 
Perley Beane, Maine's Director of Economic and Community Development, 
for more than 40 years in public service at the federal, state and 
local level.
  A graduate of Waterville High School and Thomas College, Perley's 
first job was as a teacher in Jackman. After working as a business 
manager, Perley was appointed as the first director of the Waterville 
Public Housing Authority. He also served as director of the Maine 
Affordable Housing Alliance at the Department of Economic and Community 
Development before being appointed to his present position in Madison, 
Maine.
  Perley has dedicated his life to bettering his community. He has 
served as a board member for such organizations as The Salvation Army, 
the Waterville Housing Authority, the Somerset County Jail Committee, 
the Somerset County Rural Housing Replacement Committee, the Somerset 
County Economic Development Corporation, the Waterville Zoning Board 
and the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program.
  Though Perley's retirement is well deserved and begins a new and 
exciting chapter in his life, it also signifies that Maine is losing 
one of its most valued service providers. His dedication to the people 
of Maine has been a blessing for our State, and has improved the lives 
of countless Mainers. I am both honored and privileged to pay tribute 
to Perley for his hard work and commitment to the people of Maine. I 
offer my sincere appreciation on behalf of the entire State.

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