[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 112 (Wednesday, July 28, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1459-E1460]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING MR. SHEPARD ``SHEP'' LEE

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 28, 2010

  Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 
accomplishments and life of Shepard ``Shep'' Lee, who passed away on 
June 23rd of this year.
  Shep was a well-known entrepreneur and philanthropist within the 
state of Maine. After taking over his father's local automobile 
dealership in 1947, he eventually expanded the business to encompass 
thirteen locations throughout Maine. He was a true pioneer in his field 
and was never afraid to take a risk to help the business community. He 
was the first local car dealer to use television ads in the 1960s and 
employ a board of directors. He was a tireless advocate of economic 
development in Maine, even offering advice to competitors.
  In addition, Shep is remembered for his contributions to the greater 
community. A graduate of Bowdoin College, he championed educational 
progress, donating generous amounts to both Bowdoin and Bates Colleges 
and the George Mitchell Scholarship fund. He sat on the law and 
business school boards of the University of Southern Maine, the board 
of the Muskie School of Public Service and the Maine Community College 
Board.
  His life-long commitment to gender equality and civil rights was also 
remarkable. He was an active member of the Maine branch of the NAACP 
and served on the board of the American Civil Liberties Union, later 
receiving the Roger Baldwin Award, the ACLU's higher honor. Shep 
supported gay rights legislation well before the passage of Maine's 
non-discrimination law.
  An advisor, friend and tireless fund-raiser for Senator George 
Mitchell, the late Justice Frank Coffin and the late Edmund Muskie, 
Shep's political activism was notable both locally and nationally. He 
is fondly remembered by his friends, family and colleagues, and his 
contributions to the State of Maine will not soon be forgotten.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring Shepard Lee for his life of 
dedication and service to his community and his country.

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