[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 134 (Tuesday, September 11, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1865-E1866]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              OWEN LOVEJOY PRINCETON POST OFFICE BUILDING

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                               speech of

                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 10, 2007

  Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 2825, 
designating the post office at 326 South Main Street in Princeton, IL 
as the Owen Lovejoy Princeton Post Office Building.
  Owen Lovejoy, born in Albion, ME, and known for his passionate public 
service, fought for years for the abolition of slavery. At the root of 
this passion was the memory of his brother Elijah, Presbyterian 
minister and editor of an abolitionist press. Elijah was murdered by a 
mob angered by his anti-slavery writings.
  Owen Lovejoy sought an end to slavery, opening his home to runaway 
slaves, seeking political office in order to push for change, and 
serving in the Union Army during the American Civil War. An 
acquaintance of Abraham Lincoln, Lovejoy served as a platform speaker 
in support of Lincoln in his famous debates with Stephen Douglas.
  Our country owes much to individuals like Owen Lovejoy, who, 
believing in his heart that ``all men are created equal,'' sought an 
end to

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slavery. He never sacrificed what he felt was important, and he 
dedicated his life selflessly to the greater interests of his country.
  It is an honor for me to speak in support of this legislation.
  I urge my colleagues to pass H.R. 2825 honoring a pioneer and a true 
public servant.

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