WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Mike Michaud welcomed Ms. Jeri Brooks Greenwell of Bethel, Maine as today's guest chaplain for the U.S. House of Representatives. Ms. Greenwell is also the National Chaplain for the American Legion Auxiliary.
Attached are the remarks that Congressman Michaud delivered on the House floor as well as a photo on the steps of the U.S. Capitol with Members of the Maine Department of the American Legion. In the photo, from the bottom right, are Congressman Mike Michaud, Ron Sailor of the Maine American Legion, House Chaplain Daniel Coughlin, Jeri Greenwell and her husband, and members of the Maine American Legion.
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"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to welcome and recognize Ms. Jeri Brooks Greenwell as today's guest chaplain.
"Ms. Greenwell is from Bethel, Maine in my district and a member of the West Paris Congregational Church. She is also the National Chaplain for the American Legion Auxiliary.
"Ms. Greenwell has dedicated much of her adult life to community service. She has been an active member of the Legion Auxiliary since 1974 - holding numerous positions.
"Her service extends deep into her community. Ms. Greenwell is a life member of the Bethel Historical Society, a former Literacy Volunteer, a member of the Maine Children's Alliance, a member of the Maine Handicapped Skiing Veterans Program, and a National spokesperson for National Meningitis Association.
"Ms. Greenwell is joined by other members of the Maine American Legion. I would like to welcome them as well.
"I am proud that Ms. Greenwell is my constituent and it is an honor to have her deliver today's prayer.