[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 156 (Sunday, September 28, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2143]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 COMMENDING JOSEE DUCHESNEAU'S 25 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE HOUSE 
                           OF REPRESENTATIVES

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. ADAM H. PUTNAM

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Sunday, September 28, 2008

  Mr. PUTNAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Josee Duchesneau, 
who has admirably served this House and the 12th District of Florida 
for 25 years. She began her career working for Congressman Andy Ireland 
in 1983 in his Lakeland office. Josee then continued her service to the 
people of Florida when Congressman Charles Canady was elected to that 
seat in 1992.
  Upon my election to Congress in 2000, Josee joined my staff bringing 
years of experience, wisdom and dedication to public service. Since 
then, she has tirelessly worked for thousands of constituents in 
central Florida as well as servicing as a mentor to her colleagues.
  The many constituents in the 12th District of Florida owe the 
successful outcome of their complex casework to Josee Duchesneau. 
Josee's work on immigration cases, among others, has helped countless 
people experience the true American Dream. The unparalleled efforts on 
behalf of constituents and their loved ones have made life changing 
impacts throughout central Florida.
  Josee has dedicated her entire career to serving those in the 12th 
Congressional District and embodies everything that the American 
taxpayer deserves in a civil servant. The House of Representatives, the 
State of Florida and our entire nation owe Josee a debt of gratitude 
for the service she has provided to so many. I know I speak for her 
colleagues in Washington, DC, and Bartow when I say we that she 
epitomizes what it truly means to give selflessly; we are proud of her 
many accomplishments and look forward to the many constituents she will 
assist in the years to come.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Josee Duchesneau for her 
25 years of service to the House of Representatives. On behalf of the 
12th Congressional District, I would like to thank Josee for her 
diligent efforts and continued success.

                          ____________________