[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 20 (Tuesday, March 1, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: March 1, 1994]
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                       TRIBUTE TO CHARLES KELLER

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                           HON. JOHN W. OLVER

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 1, 1994

  Mr. OLVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Charles 
Keller, a man who is retiring as a reporter for the Recorder after 26 
years of serving his hometown of Greenfield, MA, and the surrounding 
communities of Franklin County. It is my pleasure to join the city of 
Greenfield in honoring a man who has remained firmly committed to his 
profession and to serving his community.
  Mr. Keller was graduated from Greenfield High School. Before becoming 
a reporter, Mr. Keller worked as a nurse's aid at the Department of 
Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Leeds, MA. While working at the 
Recorder, he covered the police, fire, and court beats.
  Greenfield has benefited greatly from the contributions of Mr. 
Keller. Not only did he serve as a reporter for over two decades, but 
he has also contributed much of his time toward enhancing the lives of 
others. He has been an extremely active member of the Franklin County 
Association for Retarded Citizens; having served as past president, 
past secretary, and currently as treasurer.
  In addition, Mr. Keller earned the distinguished recognition of being 
named a certified life master of the American Contract Bridge League, 
and is a certified bridge director.
  Mr. Keller is married to the former Vesta Chickering. They have four 
children: Mary Lou Stone, Debra McCarthy, and Paul Keller, and Charles 
Keller, Jr., five grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.
  Although Mr. Keller will be missed in his role as reporter, the city 
of Greenfield is fortunate to have such an exemplary citizen. In honor 
of his contributions, I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing Mr. 
Keller continued success in the years to come.

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