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February 28, 2021
In Honor of Black History Month, Senator Hassan Recognizes Vernis Jackson of Portsmouth as February’s Granite Stater of the Month

WASHINGTON - In honor of Black History Month, Senator Maggie Hassan recognized Vernis Jackson of Portsmouth as February's Granite Stater of the Month for elevating the stories and cultures of African Americans on the Seacoast and around the world through founding the Seacoast African American Cultural Center, and helping establish the African Burying Ground in downtown Portsmouth.
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January 29, 2021
Senator Hassan Recognizes Elliot Perry of Bedford as January 2021 Granite Stater of the Month

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan recognized Elliot Perry of Bedford today as January’s Granite Stater of the Month for raising money to build two accessible playgrounds at Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock (CHaD) locations in Lebanon and Manchester to help improve the experience of children who visit these facilities.
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January 11, 2021
Senator Hassan Honors 2020 Granite Staters of the Month During Virtual Event

NEW HAMPSHIRE - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan honored the New Hampshire citizens she recognized in 2020 as Granite Staters of the Month this past Saturday during a virtual event, where she commended them for all that they have done to help improve their communities and help their neighbors.
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January 04, 2021
Senator Hassan Recognizes Gorham Middle & High School Sophomore Student Council as December’s Granite Staters of the Month

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan recognized the Gorham Middle & High School Sophomore Student Council as December’s Granite Staters of the Month for choosing to resell surplus chocolate that they received to benefit their school’s food pantry, rather than sell it to benefit their class.
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November 17, 2020
Senator Hassan Recognizes Jo-Ann Clark of Stratham as November’s Granite Stater of the Month

WASHINGTON - Following the observance of Veterans Day last week, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan today recognized Jo-Ann Clark of Stratham as November’s Granite Stater of the Month. Ten years ago, Jo-Ann lost her son, Army Specialist Christopher Journeau, to suicide after he returned home from Iraq with undiagnosed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). After learning about the benefits that companion animals can bring to veterans who suffer from PTSD, Jo-Ann started an organization in her son’s name to fund adoptions of shelter animals by veterans.
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October 29, 2020
Senator Hassan Recognizes Brielle Paquette of Salem as October’s Granite Stater of the Month

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan recognized Brielle Paquette of Salem as October’s Granite Stater of the Month. As a videographer, Brielle is using her creative talents to confront the stigma around mental illness and open up about her own mental health struggles in the hope of inspiring others.
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September 25, 2020
Senator Hassan Recognizes Kristina Folcik of Tamworth as September’s Granite Stater of the Month

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan recognized Kristina Folcik of Tamworth as September’s Granite Stater of the Month. As an endurance athlete and survivor of domestic violence, Kristina recently completed a 100-mile nonstop hike across part of New Hampshire’s Appalachian Trail in tribute to women in abusive relationships. She became the first person to ever complete that portion of the trail in one continuous trek.
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August 28, 2020
Senator Hassan Recognizes Kendra Smith of Nashua as August’s Granite Stater of the Month

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan recognized Kendra Smith of Nashua as August’s Granite Stater of the Month. At a time when so many are facing financial uncertainty, Kendra is selflessly working to provide substantial and popular hot meals to community members in need amid this public health and economic crisis.
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July 28, 2020
Senator Hassan Recognizes Carter Manson of Manchester as July’s Granite Stater of the Month

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan recognized Carter Manson of Manchester as July’s Granite Stater of the Month for encouraging Granite Staters and all Americans to get outside and help clean up their communities.
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June 26, 2020
Senator Hassan Recognizes Emily Aho of Jaffrey as June’s Granite Stater of the Month

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan recognized Emily Aho of Jaffrey as June’s Granite Stater of the Month for her efforts to provide emotional support to health care workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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May 21, 2020
Senator Hassan Recognizes Kearsarge Regional High School Community Outreach Group as May’s Granite Staters of the Month

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan recognized Kearsarge Regional High School’s student group, Students Working on Community Outreach (SWOCO), as May’s Granite Staters of the Month for continuing to lift up their fellow classmates and support community members - even from a distance - amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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April 22, 2020
Senator Hassan Recognizes Salem High School Cheerleading Team as April’s Granite Staters of the Month

SALEM - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan recognized the Salem High School cheerleading team as April’s Granite Staters of the Month for coming together, even while social distancing, to help raise the spirits of residents at a local nursing home.
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March 18, 2020
Senator Hassan Recognizes All Granite Staters as March’s Granite Staters of the Month for Response to COVID-19

WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan today took to the Senate floor to recognize all Granite Staters as March’s Granite Staters of the Month for coming together during the COVID-19 pandemic to try to slow the spread of the virus and help those in need. The senator emphasized the importance of supporting one another through difficult times and highlighted some of the ways that Granite Staters have been pulling together to help those in their communities.
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February 19, 2020
In Honor of Black History Month, Senator Hassan Recognizes JerriAnne Boggis, Valerie Cunningham as February’s Granite Staters of the Month

PORTSMOUTH - In honor of Black History Month, Senator Maggie Hassan today recognized JerriAnne Boggis, executive director of the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire, and Valerie Cunningham, founder of the Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail, as February’s Granite Staters of the Month. Cunningham and Boggis were recognized for their work to bring to light New Hampshire’s too often forgotten Black history and engage communities across the state in conversations about New Hampshire’s full past. After presenting Boggis and Cunningham with a copy of the Congressional Record honoring their work, Senator Hassan walked with the two women to the African Burying Ground memorial in downtown Portsmouth, which commemorates the spot where 13 Africans were buried in the 18th century – their final resting place was then paved over and mostly forgotten until the late 20th century.
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January 21, 2020
Senator Hassan Recognizes Rahul and Karthik Chalumuri of Keene as January’s Granite Staters of the Month

WASHINGTON – Senator Maggie Hassan recognized Rahul and Karthik Chalumuri of Keene as January’s Granite Staters of the Month for their efforts to organize donation drives at their school to support patients at a local cancer center.
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January 20, 2020
Senator Hassan Honors 2019 Granite Staters of the Month in Manchester

MANCHESTER - Senator Maggie Hassan honored the New Hampshire citizens she recognized in 2019 as Granite Staters of the Month this past Saturday in Manchester, where she commended them for all that they have done to help their fellow citizens, improve their communities, and build a stronger state and country. For photos from the event, click here. For video of the Senator’s welcoming remarks, click here.
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December 13, 2019
Senator Hassan Recognizes Melissa Matthews and Belle Rae Zachesky/Copp of Raymond as December 2019 Granite Staters of the Month

WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan today recognized Melissa Matthews and Belle Rae Zachesky/Copp of Raymond as December 2019 Granite Staters of the Month for seeking to turn their own grief into positive change and mental wellness for their community.
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November 22, 2019
Senator Hassan Recognizes State Police Captain Gregory Ferry of Hooksett as November’s Granite Stater of the Month

WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan recognized Captain Gregory Ferry of Hooksett as November’s Granite Stater of the Month for his 25 years of dedicated service to the people of New Hampshire as a State Trooper, and his outstanding leadership in strengthening the partnership between New Hampshire’s law enforcement and the Special Olympics.
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October 28, 2019
Senator Hassan Recognizes Lilie Murray of Rye as October’s Granite Stater of the Month

WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan today recognized Lilie Murray of Rye as October’s Granite Stater of the Month for mobilizing members of her community to help those in need, including organizing a clothing drive, raising money to buy washers and dryers for families after the neighborhood laundromat shut down, and building a reading nook for children at a community recreation center.
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September 20, 2019
Marking National Concussion Awareness Day, Senator Hassan Recognizes Brooke Mills of Concord as September’s Granite Stater of the Month

WASHINGTON - On Concussion Awareness Day, Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) recognized Brooke Mills from Concord as September’s Granite Stater of the Month for her efforts to educate and raise awareness to others about the dangers of concussions. As a result of Brooke’s advocacy, Senator Hassan joined Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) in introducing a bipartisan, bicameral resolution this week to recognize September 20, 2019 as National Concussion Awareness Day. To read the full text of the resolution, click here.
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August 21, 2019
Senator Hassan Recognizes Erik Becker of Lancaster as August’s Granite Stater of the Month

WASHINGTON - Senator Hassan recognized Erik Becker of Lancaster as August’s Granite Stater of the Month for his dedication to improving his community and for lending support to those in need.
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July 26, 2019
Senator Hassan Recognizes Caroline Dillon of Rochester as July 2019 Granite Stater of the Month

WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan today recognized Caroline Dillon of Rochester for her work ensuring that every public high school and middle school in New Hampshire provides free feminine hygiene products to students who cannot afford them.
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June 25, 2019
Senator Hassan Recognizes the Students of Gilford High School’s Introduction to Engineering Class as June 2019 Granite Staters of the Month

WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan today recognized the students of Gilford High School’s Introduction to Engineering class as the June 2019 Granite Staters of the Month for successfully creating personalized, easy-to-use mobility devices for three young students in their community who experience disabilities.
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May 24, 2019
Senator Hassan Recognize Elizabeth Guillotte and Richard “Ricky” Mazur of Franklin High School as May 2019 Granite Staters of the Month

WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan this week recognized Elizabeth Guillotte of Hill, New Hampshire?, and Richard “Ricky” Mazur of Franklin, New Hampshire, as the May 2019 Granite Staters of the Month for their dedication to helping their classmates who are unable to afford basic necessities like clothing and toiletries.
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April 30, 2019
Senator Hassan Recognizes Thaddeus Luszey Jr. of Hudson as April 2019 Granite Stater of the Month

WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan today recognized Thaddeus Luszey Jr. of Hudson as the April 2019 Granite Stater of the Month for his dedication to supporting servicemembers deployed oversees.
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March 15, 2019
Senator Hassan Recognizes Gerald Kotkowski of Hampton as March 2019 Granite Stater of the Month

WASHINGTON -Senator Maggie Hassan today recognized Gerald Kotkowski of Hampton as the March 2019 Granite Stater of the Month for his volunteer work helping people undergoing cancer treatment and those who are blind and visually impaired.
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February 15, 2019
Senator Hassan Recognizes Heather McGlauflin of New Boston as February 2019 Granite Stater of the Month

WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan today recognized Heather McGlauflin of New Boston as the February 2019 Granite Stater of the Month for her dedicated efforts to help prevent substance misuse among young people in New Hampshire and across the country.
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January 30, 2019
Senator Hassan Recognizes Evelyn Ellis-Haines of Belmont as January 2019 Granite Stater of the Month

WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan today recognized Evelyn Ellis-Haines of Belmont as the first Granite Stater of the Month for 2019 for her dedication to helping those in need.
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January 28, 2019
Senator Hassan Honors New Hampshire Residents Recognized as ‘Granite Staters of the Month’

WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan released a video yesterday honoring New Hampshire residents who have been recognized as a “Granite Stater of the Month.” Recently, Senator Hassan had dinner with past “Granite Staters of the Month” recipients, where she commended them for all that they have done to help their fellow citizens, improve their communities, and build a stronger New Hampshire and United States of America.
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December 19, 2018
Senator Hassan Recognizes Schilling Beer Co. as December 2018 Granite Staters of the Month

WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan today recognized Dr. Bruce Cozzens, his sons Jeff, Stuart, and Matt; long-time friend John Lenzini, as well as Head Brewer Chris Deapo of Schilling Beer Co. as December 2018’s Granite Staters of the Month for their work to help those impacted by the Northern California wildfires.
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November 30, 2018
Senator Hassan Recognizes Thompson E. Potter III of Epping as November 2018 Granite Stater of the Month

WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan today recognized Portsmouth Police Officer Thompson E. Potter III of Epping as the November 2018 Granite Stater of the Month for his work helping send students from traditionally underserved backgrounds to summer camp.
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October 25, 2018
Senator Hassan Recognizes Hannah Guillemette of Bedford as October’s Granite Stater of the Month

WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan today recognized Hannah Guillemette of Bedford as the Granite Stater of the Month for October for her dedication to promoting kindness and combating bullying in schools.
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September 25, 2018
Senator Hassan Recognizes Laura Landerman-Garber of Hollis as September’s “Granite Stater of the Month”

WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan today recognized Laura Landerman-Garber of Hollis as the Granite Stater of the Month for September for her dedication to ensuring that America’s service men and women are not forgotten during the holiday season.
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August 24, 2018
Senator Hassan Recognizes Nashua’s Positive Street Art as August “Granite Staters of the Month”

WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan today recognized the team behind Nashua’s Positive Street Art as the Granite Staters of the Month for August for their work remembering those lost to substance use disorders and supporting those undergoing treatment.
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July 25, 2018
Senator Hassan Recognizes Dianne Paquette of Salem as July “Granite Stater of the Month”

WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan today recognized Dianne Paquette of Salem as the Granite Stater of the Month for July for her steadfast commitment to strengthening her community and supporting her fellow Granite Staters in times of need.
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June 27, 2018
Senator Hassan Recognizes Retired Air Force Master Sergeant Lee Hirtle of Northfield as June’s “Granite Stater of the Month”

WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan today recognized retired Air Force Master Sergeant Lee Hirtle of Northfield as June’s “Granite Stater of the Month” for his incredible dedication to honoring service members and veterans who have passed. Master Sergeant Hirtle is also a retired New Hampshire State Trooper.
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May 24, 2018
Senator Hassan Recognizes MaKenzie Sheehan of Monroe as May “Granite Stater of the Month”

WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan today recognized MaKenzie Sheehan of Monroe as the “Granite Stater of the Month” for May for her bravery and quick-thinking, which helped save her family when their house caught on fire recently.
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April 19, 2018
Senator Hassan Announces Jerry Lachance of Sandown as April “Granite Stater of the Month”

WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan announced today her “Granite Stater of the Month” for April, Jerry Lachance of Sandown. At 70 years old, Jerry is currently biking more than 2,000 miles from Florida to New Hampshire in order to raise funds for Project Hero, a nonprofit that supports veterans who have been injured or suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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March 14, 2018
Senator Hassan Announces Spaulding High School Community as March’s “Granite Staters of the Month”

WASHINGTON- Today, as students across the country engage in walk-outs and demand action to prevent future acts of gun violence, Senator Maggie Hassan announced the Spaulding High School community as March’s “Granite Staters of the Month,” recognizing the compassion and commitment to helping others that they displayed following the horrific shooting in Parkland, Florida.
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February 13, 2018
Senator Hassan Recognizes Cassandra Levesque as “Granite Stater of the Month” for February
January 18, 2018
Senator Hassan Announces Mark Cournoyer of Jaffrey as January “Granite Stater of the Month”
December 07, 2017
Senator Hassan Delivers Senate Floor Speech Announcing Max Mendez of Merrimack as Granite Stater of the Month for December

WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan spoke today on the Senate floor, where she announced that Max Mendez, an eight-year-old boy from Merrimack who started “Mighty Max’s Mega Toy Drive” while battling leukemia, is her “Granite Stater of the Month” for December.
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November 16, 2017
Senator Hassan Announces Substance Misuse Advocate Linda Saunders Paquette as “Granite Stater of the Month” for November

WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan announced today that Linda Saunders Paquette, of Contoocook, is the “Granite Stater of the Month” for November. Senator Hassan launched the “Granite Stater of the Month” initiative earlier this year to recognize exemplary New Hampshire citizens who stand out for their contributions to their community.
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October 25, 2017
Senator Hassan Announces October “Granite Stater of the Month”

WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan announced today that Rusty Talbot, of Sugar Hill, is the “Granite Stater of the Month” for October, an initiative she launched last month to recognize outstanding New Hampshire citizens who exemplify the Granite State’s values and sense of community.
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