[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 148 (Thursday, September 6, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1214]
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                        HONORING EUNICE LAVERTY

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                         HON. ELIZABETH H. ESTY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 6, 2018

  Ms. ESTY of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. 
Eunice Laverty, Honorary Grand Marshal of the 57th Annual Newtown Labor 
Day Parade in Newtown, Connecticut. Since 1962, this annual celebration 
has brought together the people of Newtown and western Connecticut, and 
this year's organizers invited Eunice to head the parade in recognition 
of her many years of exceptional service to her community.
  Eunice Laverty's generosity is legend in Newtown. She is a mother of 
two and a grandmother of five. A retired social worker, she opened a 
Bagelman franchise in 1996, and became the independent business owner 
of Bagel Delight ten years later. Newtown residents know Eunice for her 
dedication to her customers and commitment to her community. Ever 
friendly, Eunice greets her loyal customers by name, and with inquiries 
about their friends, families, and even school projects.
  The Labor Day Parade's theme, Serving Newtown, is particularly apt 
for honoring Ms. Laverty's years of service. Not only does she serve up 
her delicious bagels to those who patronize her business, but community 
members regularly note their appreciation of her charitable donations 
to their events. She has been known for her support for the Knights of 
Columbus civic organization, and support for local students. Eunice is 
so widely appreciated that community members even independently 
organized ``We Love Eunice Day'' in 2013.
  Mr. Speaker, Eunice Laverty is a role model of kindness, service, and 
dedication for all of western Connecticut. Therefore, it is fitting and 
proper that we honor her here today, and thank her for inspiring others 
to Serve Newtown.

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