[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 18]
[Senate]
[Page 26597]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



               CONGRATULATING NAPOLEON ``NAPPY'' LaCHANCE

  Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I rise today to offer congratulations to 
one of Maine's most impressive athletes. At the age of 95, Mr. Napoleon 
``Nappy'' LaChance of Westbrook, ME, will be our State's oldest 
participant in the National Senior Olympics.
  Mr. LaChance, who earned a gold medal in the fast walk competition in 
the last Maine Senior Olympics, will travel to Orlando, FL, tomorrow, 
October 23, to represent the State of Maine in that event.
  Equally impressive, Mr. LaChance does not excel in just one sport. 
Not only did he win a gold medal for fast walking in the Maine Senior 
Olympics, but he also has won gold medals for golfing and bowling.
  Mr. LaChance has achieved success in his career as well as in 
athletic competitions. In 1917, Mr. LaChance began working at Valee 
Pharmacy as a floor sweeper and errand boy. Through hard work and 
dedication, he became a registered pharmacist and managed the pharmacy 
until his retirement. For his dedication to his community's well-being, 
Mr. LaChance has been rewarded with the respect, affection, and 
admiration of his customers, neighbors, family, and friends.
  Mr. LaChance's accomplishments are an inspiration to anyone who 
aspires to be the best they can be. Whether old or young, athlete or 
artist, social worker or science teacher, those who seek to be the best 
share the dedication and the determination exhibited for so long by Mr. 
LaChance. I extend to him my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes 
as he competes in the National Senior Olympics representing the great 
State of Maine. Regardless of the outcome of the race, I know Mr. 
LaChance will make Maine proud.
  I thank the Chair. I yield the floor.

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