[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 181 (Monday, December 14, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S8632]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                    TRIBUTE TO MAYOR DONNALEE LOZEAU

 Ms. AYOTTE. Mr. President, today I wish to honor Nashua Mayor 
Donnalee Lozeau. As a resident of Nashua, I am so proud to call 
Donnalee my mayor. She is an extraordinary public servant, and I extend 
my heartfelt gratitude as she approaches the conclusion of her two 
terms serving the people of the Gate City.
  As a third generation resident of Nashua and a graduate of the city's 
public school system, Donnalee cares deeply about Nashua's future, and 
she has a long record of service to the people of our city. That 
includes her previous service to Nashua in the New Hampshire House of 
Representatives for eight terms, earning the role of deputy speaker. 
She has always been known for her independent leadership, her 
commitment to bringing people together to build consensus, and for 
ensuring that government is responsive and efficient on behalf of hard-
working taxpayers. Donnalee grasps the qualities of what makes our 
State unique, and in turn, she leads with a passion for problem-solving 
and a dedication to delivering results. She truly listens to everyone 
and communicates in sincere and candid terms--which I believe makes her 
an exceptional leader. In addition, as Nashua's first female mayor, 
Donnalee is an inspiration for young women in our State to pursue 
public service.
  Under her leadership, Nashua's growth and resilience as a city helped 
lead to major accomplishments in infrastructure, public education, new 
business sectors, and companies. Donnalee brought her welcoming, 
honest, and accessible approach to governing and enhanced the 
reputation of the city of Nashua by exemplifying those values. In 
addition to her tireless work at city hall, she has also been an active 
leader promoting philanthropic, cultural, and business activity across 
the city. As part of her ongoing dedication to serving Nashua's 
community and those in need, Donnalee will continue to contribute to 
our city as executive director of Southern New Hampshire Services, a 
nonprofit social services agency. Her legacy is also being honored by 
Nashua's Rivier University with the creation of the Mayor Donnalee 
Lozeau Leadership Scholarship, which will be used to support the 
development of many generations of new leaders to come.
  As Donnalee prepares to leave city hall, I would like to thank her 
for the thousands of hours she devoted to making Nashua an even better 
place to live, work, and raise a family. I am so grateful for 
Donnalee's leadership, commitment, and friendship, and I wish her all 
the best as she begins the next chapter of her career.

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