[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 3, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H2406-H2407]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              {time}  1930
                        REMEMBERING HOPE MAKRIS

  (Mr. PAPPAS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1

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minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and memory of 
Hope Makris, a pioneering businesswoman and community leader from 
Laconia, New Hampshire.
  The matriarch of the NASWA Resort, Hope helped run one of the Lakes 
Region's most iconic establishments for more than 80 years as it grew 
from a few cabins to one of the region's major destinations. Countless 
visitors experienced her hospitality and generosity firsthand over the 
years, and they likely tried some of her signature baked goods, too.
  Along with her late husband, Peter, Hope made her mark on the 
community by supporting veterans, helping the fire department acquire 
new equipment, and being a leader in New Hampshire's tourist economy.
  New Hampshire owes Hope and the entire Makris family a debt of 
gratitude for the ways they have bettered our communities, particularly 
in the Lakes Region. Hope leaves a profound legacy after a century of 
life and hard work. I know that others will continue to be inspired by 
her dedication and compassion to all of those around her.
  Mr. Speaker, may her memory be eternal.

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