[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 21, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E648]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING DALE GRINNELL FOR HIS DEDICATION TO SERVING THE FORT ANN 
                               COMMUNITY

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 21, 2022

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dale Grinnell for 
his years of service to Fort Ann. Dale has spent his entire life 
selflessly serving his community without ever expecting any thanks in 
return.
  Dale was born in Glen Falls, New York and grew up working on his 
family's two hundred and fifty head farm, Wilbur Grinnell and Sons 
Dairy Farm. In 1965, he moved to Fort Ann and began working at Finch-
Pruyn Paper in Glens Falls. After thirty-five years, Dale retired from 
the paper mill and continued to focus his attention on serving his 
community.
  Dale is a deacon at the Cornerstone Bible Church in Fort Ann. He has 
also managed the church's food pantry for many years and takes great 
pride in ensuring food gets to those in need. He coordinates deliveries 
of this food and will deliver it himself if he is unable to find a 
volunteer. Dale and his wife worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic 
to keep the food pantry open to ensure that everyone safely received 
the assistance they needed.
  In addition to his work with the Cornerstone Bible Church, Dale 
serves his community in many other roles. Preserving the incredible 
history of Washington County has consistently been a top priority for 
Dale. He is the administrator of historical markers at the Washington 
County Historical Society. In 2007, he contributed to the Fort Ann 
historical book, ``300 Years of History,'' and he serves as the vice 
president of the Fort Ann Historical Society. Dale was actively 
involved in preserving Battle Hill and assisted in obtaining grants for 
the project.
  Dale's dedication to preserving and improving the Fort Ann community 
cannot be understated. As Washington County honored him for his service 
in his community for Older Americans Month, I am proud to thank Dale 
for his commitment to serving the Fort Ann community. On behalf of New 
York's 21st District, I am honored to recognize Dale for his incredible 
life of service.

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