[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 75 (Thursday, May 12, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S2745]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO JIM GRANT

 Ms. AYOTTE. Mr. President, today I wish to honor the 
significant contributions that Peterborough native Jim Grant has made 
to New Hampshire throughout his life. I am proud to recognize Jim's 
service in the Granite State and dedication to his fellow New Hampshire 
residents.
  Jim has lived his entire life in Peterborough and is proud of his 
roots, which are represented on his vanity license plate with the 
phrase ``LUVPBRO.'' In addition to being well-known and beloved by his 
neighbors, Jim epitomizes the spirit of generosity in New Hampshire. 
Spanning decades, Jim's dedication to volunteerism is outstanding, and 
he has served as a volunteer firefighter for 53 years. His record of 
service also includes volunteering for the Salvation Army, founding the 
Monadnock Workspace--an organization that employs and empowers those 
with developmental challenges--and co-founding the Peterborough 
Sunshine Fund, which assists individuals with emergency and travel 
needs.
  It is only fitting that Jim's own profession would be as a teacher 
who educated and inspired generations of students. His passion for 
teaching compelled him to found the organization where he works today, 
Staff Development for Educators. By ensuring and enriching the 
professional development needs of educators, Jim is helping to spread 
education across the globe.
  Jim has contributed greatly to the Greater Monadnock region, 
injecting positivity into the lives of people he may never know. It is 
an honor to highlight Jim's life of service and commitment to a cause 
greater than himself. His selflessness and generosity is a testament to 
all that is great in New Hampshire.
  I extend my sincerest thanks to Jim for all that he has done and 
continues to do for the people of New Hampshire. I am extraordinarily 
proud to join his friends and neighbors in commending Jim for a life 
well lived and his lifetime of giving.

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