[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8154]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING CLAUDETTE VIOLETTE

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 2011

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Claudette 
Violette of Lewiston, ME, on her graduation after having earned her 
GED.
  This achievement is a great personal accomplishment for Claudette. 
She has faced many obstacles in her life, but her work ethic and 
tenacity allowed her to persevere, raise her family and volunteer 
thousands of hours for the Lewiston/Auburn community.
  She has truly found her voice with her volunteer work. Claudette 
volunteers for the Good Shepherd Food Bank, Red Cross Blood Drives and 
Salvation Army fundraising. She delivers promotional posters for L/A 
Arts and the Public Theatre, and assembles a multi-thousand piece 
mailing in hours. Claudette also helps organize a monthly French 
luncheon for the Franco-American Heritage Center, making 300 plus calls 
each month to invite attendees.
  Claudette is an inspiration to both me and my staff. Her commitment 
and dedication to completing her high school education speaks to the 
strength of her character. I am so proud of Claudette's achievement and 
her personal growth over the 10 years that I have known her. Claudette 
is a well-known and well-loved member of the community, and I know she 
will continue to play an active role in the lives of Lewiston/Auburn 
residents, my staff and myself.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Claudette on her 
outstanding personal achievement.

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