[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 52 (Thursday, March 29, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E494-E495]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING LENORE GOODFRIEND ON HER RETIREMENT

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 29, 2012

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mrs. Lenore 
Goodfriend on the occasion of her retirement from federal service. This 
week, Lenore will retire from her position with my office after over 20 
years of public service. She is truly a remarkable person, having 
dedicated two decades to addressing the concerns of the many 
constituents in the 3rd Congressional District who contact my office on 
a daily basis, and someone I can call a friend to myself and my family.
  I have been honored to know Lenore for many years beyond my time in 
Congress. Lenore is a compassionate and selfless public servant who has 
been active in her community in Oak Lawn and serves on the Johnson-
Phelps VFW Post 5220 women's auxiliary. During her time in my office, 
she has helped countless members of the military with everything from 
dealing with the VA to obtaining medals they earned but never received. 
More than one constituent has remarked that her last name is no 
accident: she is truly a ``good friend'' to those in need of 
assistance.
  Between balancing personal obligations and serving the public, Lenore 
is a true inspiration for her family, friends, and colleagues. I admire 
her strength and determination, and will miss her presence on my staff. 
I know Lenore will not be far away, I am sure I will be seeing her in 
the community, and I look forward to hearing about the next stage in 
her life's journey with her husband Dave, a veteran who served our 
nation in the Army.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Lenore Goodfriend on 
her many years of dedicated public service. May she enjoy her 
retirement to the fullest.

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