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Recognition of Kathy Nichols as May's Granite Stater of the Month

Original title: TRIBUTE TO KATHY NICHOLS

Record date · May 19, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Senator Maggie Hassan formally recognized Kathy Nichols of Hudson, New Hampshire, for her extensive volunteer work with the nonprofit organization Future In Sight. Nichols has provided transportation and support services to visually impaired residents since 2021.

Why it matters

This document serves as an official of public commendation for a private citizen's volunteer contributions to disability support services in New Hampshire.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Kathy Nichols

She is the subject of an official Congressional tribute.

Indirectly affected

Future In Sight

The organization received public recognition in the Congressional Record.

Key Facts

Kathy Nichols was named May's Granite Stater of the Month by Senator Maggie Hassan.
Kathy Nichols has volunteered with Future In Sight since retiring in 2021.
Nichols has provided nearly 300 rides to 20 clients.
Nichols has contributed over 800 hours of volunteer time.

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Nichols has driven approximately 9,000 miles to assist community members.
Future In Sight provides transportation, assistive technology, and training to visually impaired individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Granite Stater of the Month' award?

It is a recognition program by Senator Maggie Hassan to honor New Hampshire residents for their community service and contributions.

What does the organization Future In Sight do?

It is a nonprofit that helps visually impaired individuals live independently by providing transportation, assistive technology, and training.

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Recognition of volunteerism

The document highlights a trend of using the Congressional Record to spotlight local nonprofit support for disability services.

Future In Sight Maggie Hassan

Connected Entities

Jan Schlecht, Future In Sight, Kathy Nichols and 3 more

PersonJan Schlecht“Individual paired with Kathy Nichols through volunteer services.”Map →

OrganizationFuture In Sight“Nonprofit organization providing services to visually impaired individuals.”Map →

PersonKathy Nichols“Recipient of the Granite Stater of the Month award for volunteer service.”Map →

locationNew Hampshire“State represented by Senator Hassan.”Map →

PersonMaggie Hassan“United States Senator who introduced the tribute.”Map →

locationHudson“Home town of Kathy Nichols.”Map →

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