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“A PROCLAMATION HONORING HELEN BASS SMITH ON HER 90TH BIRTHDAY” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E186 on Jan. 24, 2007.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
A PROCLAMATION HONORING HELEN BASS SMITH ON HER 90TH BIRTHDAY
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HON. ZACHARY T. SPACE
of ohio
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker,
Whereas, Mrs. Smith has shown an extraordinary commitment to her community by volunteering at the Salvation Army in Cadiz, Ohio, and at the Harrison Community Hospital, where she has been president of the Hospital Auxiliary for 4 years; and
Whereas, Mrs. Smith has demonstrated values of hard work and service throughout her life, always maintaining a positive outlook; and
Whereas, Mrs. Smith has worked for the United States Department of Agriculture, the Scio Pottery Company, Lib Gray's Dressmaker Shop, and as a farmer for many years and still continues her active lifestyle by walking 2 miles every day; and
Whereas, Mrs. Smith's character has been praised by her hospital volunteer coordinator, who describes her as ``nothing short of magnificent'' and that her spirit is ``not a day over 14;'' Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that along with her friends, family, and the residents of the 18th Congressional District, I wish Helen Bass-Smith a happy and healthy 90th birthday. We recognize the tremendous impact she has had in her community and in the lives of all those people she has touched.
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