[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 209 (Tuesday, December 19, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S6056]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

                                 ______
                                 

                   TRIBUTE TO PAIGE YOUSCHAK-THOMPSON

  Ms. HASSAN. Mr. President, I am honored to recognize Paige 
Youschak-Thompson of Laconia as December's Granite Stater of the Month. 
Paige is known throughout the Lakes Region for her service to different 
organizations. Although she has always volunteered, she became more 
active when her daughter was in school, and now, with her daughter an 
adult, volunteering has become the equivalent of a full-time job. Paige 
volunteers 5 days a week for more than 40 hours a week.
  Paige will never say no when someone asks for her help. Although she 
does not have a favorite cause or organization, the Saint Vincent de 
Paul Society, a local thrift shop, has a special place in her heart 
since it is where she first started to consistently volunteer. In 
addition, Paige is especially fond of helping kids in the community and 
believes in giving all children a chance, regardless of their income 
level. She worked with a local boutique to help provide free prom 
dresses to girls who may otherwise not be able to have one. Paige is 
also the chair of the community engagement committee for the Greater 
Lakes Region Children's Auction, which helps local children and 
families in need; it has distributed more than $8 million over the last 
40 years to the community.
  Paige's strong pull towards volunteer work stems from her deep and 
lifelong desire to be a person who helps out and holds space for 
others. Paige makes other people happy in any way that she can. Being 
able to help the community brings her great joy, and she plans to 
continue volunteering for as long as she can.
  Paige showcases the Granite State spirit of giving every day of the 
year, and I am honored to name her Granite Stater of the Month. 
Especially as we enter the holiday season, I hope that we can all 
aspire to give our time and support to our community as freely as Paige 
does.

                          ____________________