AUGUSTA – Maine lawmakers took a break from debate Wednesday to formally salute the state’s only contestant on the reality TV series “Survivor.”

Zoe Zanidakis of Monhegan Island visited the State House, where she was recognized with applause and brief speeches.

A special sentiment approved by the House and Senate said Zanidakis is a good contestant for the TV series “because of the real-life challenges of living and working on Monhegan” as a commercial fisherman and charter boat captain.

Zanidakis is featured on the “Lobstering Women of Maine” calendar, and also has her own calendar now called “A Year In The Life of Zoe.”