[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 39 (Thursday, April 7, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E580]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING BRAD PARKHURST

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                            HON. JEB BRADLEY

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 6, 2005

  Mr. BRADLEY of New Hampshire. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay 
tribute to Mr. Brad Parkhurst upon his retirement from Public Service 
of New Hampshire after 32 years of service.
  Brad Parkhurst has had a long, distinguished career in public 
service. Public Service of New Hampshire (PSNH) is the Granite State's 
largest electric utility company and has over 1,200 employees. Brad 
stands out among them as a recipient of the PSNH Volunteer of the Year 
Award in 2001 and the PSNH Humanitarian Award in 2004. He received 
these and numerous other awards for his many contributions to PSNH.
  Brad Parkhurst's commitment to the betterment of his community 
extends far beyond his work at PSNH. He has held many appointed and 
volunteer positions throughout his hometown of Merrimack, NH. Brad 
presently serves on the Merrimack Chamber of Commerce Board of 
Directors and served as President of the Chamber from 2001 to 2003.
  For the past 25 years, Brad has been an active member of the Home 
Builders and Remodelers Association of New Hampshire. Brad was the 
first-ever inductee into the Association's ``Hall of Fame'' in 2003 in 
recognition of his lifetime achievement in providing significant and 
lasting contributions to the New Hampshire housing industry.
  Brad Parkhurst's service has transcended the borders of New Hampshire 
and the United States. Brad serves as Chair of the Riverside Christian 
Church Missionary Efforts program. Brad has led several teams to West 
Africa in efforts to provide medical, educational and nutritional aid 
to impoverished people. On his missions, Brad and his teams have also 
rehabilitated a children's orphanage, constructed a new home, and 
renovated a local church, school and library.
  Brad has left a truly lasting impression on those he has touched with 
his work. I am honored to represent concerned and conscientious 
citizens like Brad in the U.S. House of Representatives. I wish Brad 
the best of luck in his well-deserved retirement.

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