[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17444]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



 INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION NAMING THE ``GARDNER C. GRANT POST OFFICE 
                               BUILDING''

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                        HON. JOHN ELIAS BALDACCI

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 7, 2000

  Mr. BALDACCI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce legislation to 
rename the Post Office in Cherryfield, Maine after the town's long-time 
Postmaster, Gardner C. Grant.
  In rural Maine, as in rural areas all across the country, the Post 
Office is more than just a place to get your mail, and the Postmaster 
is more than just an employee. The Post Office is a gathering place, 
where neighbors catch up and exchange information. The Postmaster is 
part of the community, sharing news and helping everyone.
  Gardner Grant served as Postmaster in Cherryfield for a remarkable 27 
years. He also has been an active part of the community, serving as a 
Selectman, Academy Trustee, Planning Board member and an assessor. 
Gardner and his family--his wife Virginia and their two sons--are part 
of the very fabric of this Down East Maine town.
  Gardner's service has earned him the admiration and respect of the 
people of Cherryfield. To honor him, I have been asked to submit this 
legislation to designate the Gardner C. Grant Post Office Building. I 
am proud to do so. Gardner Grant has served Cherryfield with 
distinction, and I agree that naming the Post Office in his honor would 
be a fitting tribute. I look forward to working with my colleagues to 
pass this legislation into law.




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