[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E243]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MARYALICE CROFTON

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                          HON. CHELLIE PINGREE

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 24, 2025

  Ms. PINGREE. Mr. Speaker, I rise along with Congressman Jared Golden 
to recognize the leadership of Maryalice Crofton as the Executive 
Director of Volunteer Maine. During her 30 years of dedicated public 
service, Maryalice has engaged thousands of volunteers across the state 
to tackle local challenges and strengthen their communities.
  Under her leadership and innovation, Volunteer Maine has helped 
bridge the gap between persistent areas of need and state resources. 
Initiatives include the Maine Service Fellows program which connects 
passionate college graduates with service opportunities in rural, 
underserved communities, and the Maine Service Exchange, which matches 
nonprofits with skilled consultants via an online platform. During her 
tenure, she has also supervised 4,265 AmeriCorps members in over 3.9 
million hours of service supporting and improving housing, education, 
environmental conservation, healthcare, childcare, and emergency 
preparedness initiatives in Maine.
  Her tireless efforts have contributed to Maine's ranking as one of 
the top five states in the Nation for organized volunteerism. By 
facilitating government, nonprofit, and private sector collaboration 
and promoting the development and training of Maine's volunteer-force, 
Maryalice has laid the foundation for Mainers to serve their 
communities for years to come.
  I commend Maryalice for an outstanding career dedicated to promoting 
civic engagement and volunteerism. I wish her the best of luck in her 
next chapter.

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