[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 12, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E32]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN HONOR OF RAYMOND ``RED'' GOULET'S 98TH BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 12, 2021

  Mr. PAPPAS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Raymond ``Red'' 
Goulet, who is celebrating his 98th birthday this Thursday, January 14, 
2021. A World War II veteran and longtime resident of Portsmouth, Mr. 
Goulet is beloved among many members of the community. Due to COVID-19 
precautions, however, Mr. Goulet cannot celebrate his birthday with 
friends and loved ones.
  During World War II, Mr. Goulet and his two brothers enlisted in the 
U.S. Army, where he served as an Army technical sergeant. He landed on 
Omaha Beach on D-Day, and to this day, still carries the same wallet he 
had that day as an enduring reminder of the bravery and patriotism of 
so many Americans during those trying times.
  Mr. Goulet has served as a Pease Greeter for many years, doing so to 
make sure that our servicemembers know how much they are appreciated. 
Mr. Goulet has also forged a strong relationship with the Portsmouth 
Police Department, and in 2017, was honored by them with a special 
luncheon. Outgoing and affable, Mr. Goulet makes an impact wherever he 
goes, and all those who know him recount on his knack for making 
everyone around him feel valued.
  Because of how much Mr. Goulet means to the community, friends and 
even strangers across New Hampshire have mobilized to make sure that 
Mr. Goulet receives many cards and notes of support on his birthday. 
And while cards cannot fully replace spending time with loved ones and 
friends, I hope all of these notes will show Mr. Goulet that so many 
people are thinking about him even as we all cannot be physically 
together.
  On behalf of my constituents in New Hampshire's First Congressional 
District, I want to wish Mr. Goulet a very happy birthday. I hope that 
he will be able to celebrate many more milestones in the coming years, 
and I want to thank him for his service to our country and his 
dedication to our community.

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