[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12499]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      A TRIBUTE TO ROSEMARIE LANE

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 12, 2008

  Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
dedication, unwavering service and steadfast commitment of Rosemarie 
Lane to the veterans of Maine.
  Rosemarie was born in Brooklyn, New York. She joined the Army at age 
19. She served in France and Germany, and volunteered to serve in 
Vietnam. She retired in 1986 as a Master Sergeant.
  Her service to our country is not limited to the military. She 
recently retired from the Internal Revenue Service after many years of 
dedicated public service.
  As a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Rosemarie has 
served as Post Commander and District 9 Commander. She was elected the 
2003-2004 State Commander for the VFW Department of Maine, giving her 
the distinction as the first female VFW State Commander in New England. 
Since completing her term as State Commander, she has continued to 
serve the VFW on its National Legislative Committee.
  Rosemarie is a staunch advocate for veterans, working tireless hours 
defending the rights and benefits she and her fellow veterans have 
earned. She embodies the spirit, commitment, and passion that all 
veterans' advocates should possess.
  I can always trust that Rosemarie will tell me exactly what she 
believes. I value her guidance, her candor, and her friendship. Through 
her work, she has brought honor and credit to herself, her family, her 
community, the VFW and her Nation. I extend my sincere thank you to her 
for her many years of service on behalf of our veterans.

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