HONORING AVIS WARNER, LEON SMITH, JOHN PLANTIER AND PATRICE CIANCI FOR THEIR DEDICATED COMMUNITY SERVICE AND FOR BEING AWARDED SENIOR OF THE YEAR; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 102
(Extensions of Remarks - June 18, 2019)
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HONORING AVIS WARNER, LEON SMITH, JOHN PLANTIER AND PATRICE CIANCI FOR
THEIR DEDICATED COMMUNITY SERVICE AND FOR BEING AWARDED SENIOR OF THE
YEAR
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HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK
of new york
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize four North
Country residents for their selfless dedication to their communities.
Each of these individuals was awarded the Senior of the Year
recognition by their respective Warren and Hamilton County Offices at
their annual Office for the Aging Luncheon on June 7, 2019.
Avis Warner of Hamilton County has been a tireless volunteer with the
Wells Volunteer Ambulance Corps where she currently serves as its
Captain. Additionally, she volunteers with the Wells Senior Club, the
Wells Volunteer Fire Company, the Wells Improvement Club, the Wells
Fish and Game Club, the Wells Snowmobile Club, The Wells Central School
Board and The Wesleyan Church.
Leon ``Lee'' Smith, also of Hamilton County, organized a redemption
center to raise money for the Wells Volunteer Ambulance Corps (WVAC).
Thanks to his vision, they were able to raise $60,000 which allowed the
WVACto purchase a new ambulance. Mr. Smith also volunteered with the
Town of Wells to create a directory for local events, businesses, and
organizations. Finally, Mr. Smith volunteered with the Algonquin
Snowblazers, the Cub Scouts, and the Wells Fish and Game Club.
John Plantier of Warren County has served the Hadley Luzern Library
for over two decades. He spent many of those years as the library's
President and as a member of the board. As President, he exhibited a
very hands-on management style that saw him performing tasks at all
levels. He was just as often presiding over board meetings as he was
helping with routine maintenance. He was always ready to literally go
the extra mile; giving rides to doctors' appointments to those without
transportation, and delivering books and meals to homebound residents.
John is also a member ofthe Lions Cub and the Hadley Luzerne Historical
Society.
Patrice Cianci volunteers with the Bolton Health Committee to deliver
meals to homebound seniors in the northern Lake George area. She also
helps deliver gifts to these seniors during the holiday season. Patrice
has made herself a crucial asset to the team at the Warren County
Office for the Aging that helps ensure seniors around the Lake George
area can comfortably remain in their homes.
These four individuals have made a lasting impact on their
communities and have positively impacted the lives of many North
Country residents. I am proud to serve such amazing and generous people
in Congress and I hope to live up to their example every day. On behalf
of New York's 21st Congressional District, I would like to thank
Patrice, John, Lee, and Avis for their service to the North Country and
congratulate them on this well-deserved award.
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