[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 2 (Monday, January 4, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1-E2]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING JOSEPH A. PROVONCHA, THE MOST SENIOR COUNTY CLERK IN NEW YORK 
            STATE, FOR HIS LONG-TIME SERVICE TO NEW YORKERS

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 4, 2021

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Joseph A. 
Provoncha for his service and dedication to his community as the most 
senior County Clerk in New York State.
  Joseph first took office on January 1, 1992 as an Essex County Clerk 
and was elected to his eighth term in 2019. Joseph is now the most 
senior County Clerk in New York State. Throughout his career, he has 
held a variety of different positions in addition to his roles as 
County Clerk and Agent for the DMV Commissioner; these include Records 
Management Officer, Commissioner of Jurors, and Commissioner of Youth 
Services. He has been recognized many times throughout his prominent 
career being presented with the Liberty Bell Award by the Essex County 
BAR Association in 1997 and in 2014, the Lifetime Achievement Award by 
the New York State Association of County Clerks in 2001, and the 
William H. Kelley Annual Archives Award by the New York State Archives 
and the Archives Partnership Trust in 2018. He was named Clerk of Year 
in 1996. Additionally, he served as the Association President of the 
New York State Association of County Clerks in 2000 and has been 
serving as the Recording Secretary since 2006.
  Joseph's exemplary service is a testament to the character of our 
North Country neighbors. In his role, he has ensured anyone who walks 
into the Essex County Clerk's Office leaves with their questions 
answered and problems solved. His longtime dedication to his role as 
County Clerk has served the community very well as he has spent his 
career assisting others navigate the complexities of bureaucracy.

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  On behalf of New York's 21st District, I would like to thank Joseph 
for his dedication to serving his community, and I congratulate him for 
reaching this significant milestone.

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