[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 15 (Tuesday, February 2, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E120]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING MS. DEBORA CARPENTER

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 2, 2010

  Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the years 
of service given to the people of Chautauqua County by Ms. Debora 
Carpenter. Ms. Carpenter served her constituency faithfully and justly 
during her tenure as Ellington Tax Collector.
  Public service is a difficult and fulfilling career. Any person with 
a dream may enter but only a few are able to reach the end. Ms. 
Carpenter served her term with her head held high and a smile on her 
face the entire way. I have no doubt that her kind demeanor left a 
lasting impression on the people of Chautauqua County.
  We are truly blessed to have such strong individuals with a desire to 
make this county the wonderful place that we all know it can be. Ms. 
Carpenter is one of those people and that is why, Madam Speaker, I rise 
in honor of her today.

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