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Recognizing Denise Roy-palmer's 25 Years of Service

Floor Speech

Date: Jan. 9, 2023
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of Denise Roy-Palmer and her outstanding contributions over 25 years to the Wentworth Economic Development Corporation (WEDCO). Since 1996, Denise has been a tireless advocate on behalf of local businesses in the Eastern Lakes Region, where her efforts over a quarter century have turned Strafford and Carroll Counties into lively commercial hubs for locals and tourists alike. With a lifelong passion for giving back to her community, Denise embodies the value of service above self and has established WEDCO as a powerful economic driver for the region.

Since 1996, Denise has made it her mission to provide small businesses with the planning and resources necessary to succeed in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Her efforts have seen over 800 jobs created during her tenure, along with the distribution of over 113 loans totaling $7,114,501 in direct lending which leveraged an additional $35,473,001 in funding.

Despite her prolonged involvement with WEDCO, Denise will also be remembered for her steadfast commitment to a variety of local community initiatives, including the NH Alliance of Regional Development Corporations, the NH Economic Developers Association, Eastern Lakes Region Housing Coalition, the Wolfeboro & Farmington Economic Development Committees, Hugging Hospital Community Committee, and the advisory board for Makers Mill. Denise's indelible impact on these organizations will benefit Granite Staters for decades to come and ensure that New Hampshire businesses have the tools and guidance necessary to succeed in the 21st century.

I would again like to recognize Denise's 25 years of service and thank her on behalf of the constituents of New Hampshire's First Congressional District for her commitment to ensuring that our state remains competitive and business friendly. I wish her all the best in retirement and look forward to seeing what her next chapter has in store.

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