[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 259]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 WELCOMING REVEREND DR. KATE BRAESTRUP

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Maine (Mr. 
Michaud) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor today to welcome Reverend 
Kate Braestrup to the House of Representatives.
  In 1996, Kate's husband, Maine State Police Trooper James ``Drew'' 
Griffith, was tragically killed in a car accident while on duty. At the 
time of his death, Drew was beginning to prepare to become a 
Universalist Unitarian minister. Kate decided to pursue Drew's dream 
and began attending the Bangor Theological Seminary in 1997. She was 
ordained in 2004.
  Since 2001, Kate has served as the chaplain for the Maine Warden 
Service, providing counsel for the families of loved ones lost in 
Maine's wilderness. An accomplished writer and minister, Kate has 
authored several books, including the national best seller ``Here If 
You Need Me.''
  Kate is a true asset to our State. Her remarkable devotion to helping 
others has made her an invaluable public servant and a beloved member 
of the community.
  It is my honor to welcome Reverend Braestrup to the House.

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