[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 102 (Tuesday, June 18, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E787]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING AVIS WARNER, LEON SMITH, JOHN PLANTIER AND PATRICE CIANCI FOR 
 THEIR DEDICATED COMMUNITY SERVICE AND FOR BEING AWARDED SENIOR OF THE 
                                  YEAR

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 18, 2019

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize four North 
Country residents for their selfless dedication to their communities. 
Each of these individuals was awarded the Senior of the Year 
recognition by their respective Warren and Hamilton County Offices at 
their annual Office for the Aging Luncheon on June 7, 2019.
  Avis Warner of Hamilton County has been a tireless volunteer with the 
Wells Volunteer Ambulance Corps where she currently serves as its 
Captain. Additionally, she volunteers with the Wells Senior Club, the 
Wells Volunteer Fire Company, the Wells Improvement Club, the Wells 
Fish and Game Club, the Wells Snowmobile Club, The Wells Central School 
Board and The Wesleyan Church.
  Leon ``Lee'' Smith, also of Hamilton County, organized a redemption 
center to raise money for the Wells Volunteer Ambulance Corps (WVAC). 
Thanks to his vision, they were able to raise $60,000 which allowed the 
WVACto purchase a new ambulance. Mr. Smith also volunteered with the 
Town of Wells to create a directory for local events, businesses, and 
organizations. Finally, Mr. Smith volunteered with the Algonquin 
Snowblazers, the Cub Scouts, and the Wells Fish and Game Club.
  John Plantier of Warren County has served the Hadley Luzern Library 
for over two decades. He spent many of those years as the library's 
President and as a member of the board. As President, he exhibited a 
very hands-on management style that saw him performing tasks at all 
levels. He was just as often presiding over board meetings as he was 
helping with routine maintenance. He was always ready to literally go 
the extra mile; giving rides to doctors' appointments to those without 
transportation, and delivering books and meals to homebound residents. 
John is also a member ofthe Lions Cub and the Hadley Luzerne Historical 
Society.
  Patrice Cianci volunteers with the Bolton Health Committee to deliver 
meals to homebound seniors in the northern Lake George area. She also 
helps deliver gifts to these seniors during the holiday season. Patrice 
has made herself a crucial asset to the team at the Warren County 
Office for the Aging that helps ensure seniors around the Lake George 
area can comfortably remain in their homes.
  These four individuals have made a lasting impact on their 
communities and have positively impacted the lives of many North 
Country residents. I am proud to serve such amazing and generous people 
in Congress and I hope to live up to their example every day. On behalf 
of New York's 21st Congressional District, I would like to thank 
Patrice, John, Lee, and Avis for their service to the North Country and 
congratulate them on this well-deserved award.

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