[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20979]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                         TRIBUTE TO JOHN FOLLIT

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                          HON. RICHARD E. NEAL

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 8, 1999

  Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute 
to one of the Second Congressional District of Massachusetts' 
outstanding and dedicated citizens, Mr. John Follit. John is being 
honored today by his fellow citizens at the Italian American Veterans 
Post No. 64 of East Longmeadow, MA. It is an honor for me to join in 
this recognition of someone who has contributed a great deal to our 
community.
  John Follit has served the East Longmeadow community through his work 
with the Office of Children and his advocacy for children in the State. 
He has been active in politics by serving as chairman of East 
Longmeadow's Democratic Town Committee, and he has helped many 
political candidates by planning campaign strategies in local, state, 
and national campaigns. John has also been a union steward and has been 
a champion of democratic principles in whatever he does.
  Beyond his work in the community, John has put so much energy into 
his family life. He is a loving husband to his wife, Laurie, and a 
great father to his three children. John and his family have 
demonstrated their generosity in many ways, including bringing a foster 
child into their care. John Follit is a leading citizen and is 
dedicated in everything he does.
  My best wishes go out to John Follit and his family as, together, 
they now face the many related challenges to his health. My thoughts 
and prayers are with them all. John Follit has done so much for so many 
that it is a privilege to honor and pay tribute to him on this special 
day.

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