[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 163 (Tuesday, November 15, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1470]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING ASSEMBLYWOMAN JANET DUPREY ON HER RETIREMENT

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 15, 2016

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize 
Assemblywoman Janet Duprey who represents New York's 115th Assembly 
district who will retire at the end of this year following a 
distinguished 40 year career in public service.
   In 1976, she was the first woman elected to the Clinton County 
legislature, where she served for 10 years, including 2 years as 
chairperson. She was elected Clinton County Treasurer in 1986 and held 
that position until her election to the New York State Assembly in 
2006, where she serves today. Throughout her career, she has been a 
strong advocate for the North Country with a sincere dedication to 
improving her community and the lives of her constituents.
   In addition to her duties as Assemblywoman, Ms. Duprey holds 
positions on several boards of directors, including the Champlain 
Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Center, Hospice, the North Country 
Chapter of the Red Cross, Pine Harbour Assisted Living and Memory Care 
Center, and both the State University of New York at Plattsburgh and 
Clinton Community College. She is also a member of the League of Women 
Voters, Business & Professional Women, and an Honorary Member of Delta 
Kappa Gamma, Psi Chapter.
   Ms. Duprey is also a strong advocate for children and adults with 
autism in her community. Each year on her grandson's birthday, she 
sponsors a resolution honoring Asperger's Syndrome Day in the State 
Assembly.
   In the State Assembly, Ms. Duprey is Conference Secretary of the 
minority leadership, and serves on both the Rules and Ways and Means 
Committees. The Assemblywoman also serves on the Correction, Ethics and 
Guidance, and Higher Education Committees, all of which are important 
to her district.
   Ms. Duprey has earned numerous awards and distinctions for her 
service and accomplishments, such as the Advocacy and Resource Center 
Wall of Fame, the Behavioral Health Services North Community Service 
Award, the Girl Scout Woman of Distinction, the New York State County 
Finance Official of the Year, and the Clinton County Business and 
Professional Woman of the Year award.
   On this day, I want to take a moment to thank Assemblywoman Janet 
Duprey for her many years of public service to our district. Janet, 
congratulations on your retirement, you are a true leader and the North 
Country thanks you for your commitment to improving our community. Your 
humility and tireless service will be missed by many.

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