[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3630]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING ROSS AND JUDY PARADIS

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 8, 2007

  Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a husband and wife 
who have been tireless advocates for many of the disadvantaged in rural 
northern Maine. Ross and Judy Paradis are from Frenchville, a small 
town along the St. Lawrence River overlooking our neighbor to the 
north, Canada.
  Through a range of professional positions, Ross and Judy Paradis have 
worked day and night to help make the lives of the residents of the St. 
John Valley better and more prosperous.
  They were both teachers, then state representatives in the Maine 
Legislature. Judy was also a state senator. Even today, with no direct 
ties to public office, the Paradis have championed the causes of their 
neighbors. They continue to work as advocates on education, housing, 
health and human services, and many other issues that affect the day-
to-day lives of those around them. They champion Maine's children, 
Maine's rural. communities and Maine's way of life. They have also 
helped to preserve the stories and culture of Maine's Acadian heritage.
  Ross and Judy have always stepped up when faced with a challenge. As 
a result, they have gained the respect of their colleagues from all 
over the state and beyond. Their concern has always been the needs of 
their constituents in the Saint John Valley and the people of Maine.
  The citizens of the State of Maine are extremely fortunate to have 
such wonderful advocates and friends.

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