[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 121 (Friday, August 5, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1507]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING JOHN PATRICK CARR, JR.

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 5, 2011

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and 
accomplishments of John Patrick Carr, Jr. of York, Maine.
  John Carr, Jr. was a truly dedicated family man, a strong community 
advocate and a friend. John began his career working with the New 
England Telephone Company and moved on to become the International 
Representative for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. 
He remained a longtime member of the IBEW Local 2222.
  Following his retirement, John and his wife, Joan, relocated to York, 
Maine in order to live closer to family and enjoy time with their 
children and many grandchildren, of which they now have 12. Never one 
to stay on the sidelines, John became very active as an advocate for 
senior citizens throughout the State of Maine.
  He served as the President of the Maine Council of Senior Citizens 
for upwards of 10 years, during which time he made a tremendous impact 
on his community and his state. He fought hard for affordable 
healthcare for senior citizens and to educate lawmakers on the full 
impact of numerous pieces of legislation on his community. He also 
served as a dedicated and active member of the York County Democratic 
Committee.
  I always enjoyed my opportunities to work with John; he had a passion 
for his work and for the people on whose behalf he advocated. John will 
be missed by many, but I know that his contributions to the state of 
Maine are a lasting legacy.
   Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring John Patrick Carr, Jr. for 
his life of dedication and service to his community, his family and to 
the State of Maine.

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