[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 145 (Friday, September 9, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E904]
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                       RECOGNIZING SYLVIO DUPUIS

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                           HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 9, 2022

  Mr. PAPPAS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Sylvio 
Dupuis and his life-long service to the city of Manchester, where he 
was born and raised. A proud alumnus of Manchester schools and Saint 
Anselm College, Syl became an optometrist and built a successful 
private practice while also serving in the Air National Guard. This 
spirit of service was best embodied by Syl's two terms as Mayor of 
Manchester and his emphasis on finding community-based solutions for 
the Queen City's most pressing issues.
  Syl's steadfast leadership and expertise led to a major 
revitalization effort in Central Manchester, which saw funding secured 
from HUD used to purchase the former Sacred Heart Hospital. Today, this 
facility is home to ninety-five subsidized rental apartments operated 
by the Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Syl's 
involvement in the community extended well past his two terms as Mayor, 
including his roles as a founding President of Catholic Medical Center, 
Commissioner of Health and Human Services, and later Commissioner of 
Insurance.
  Syl's leadership on housing issues also benefited NeighborWorks in 
their formative years, resulting in the organization converting the 
Straw Mansion at the former Notre Dame College into affordable rental 
apartments for Manchester's workforce. It is both fitting and proper 
that Syl's service to the community be recognized with the David P. 
Goodwin Outstanding Neighbor Award, and I can think of no one more 
deserving of the title ``outstanding neighbor.''
  Syl's vision for a safer, cleaner Manchester has made the Queen City 
one of the largest metropolitan centers in New Hampshire, and we owe 
him and his wife, Cecile, a debt of gratitude for their dedication to 
our state. On behalf of my constituents in New Hampshire's First 
Congressional District, I want to congratulate Sylvio Dupuis for his 
tireless commitment to Manchester and thank him for his outstanding 
contributions to the community.

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