[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 29 (Wednesday, March 16, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: March 16, 1994]
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HONORING MS. HELEN HUTT ON THE OCCASION OF HER 65TH YEAR OF SERVING THE 
                           AMERICAN RED CROSS

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 16, 1994

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, Sunday, March 20, 1994 has been designated 
American Red Cross Day in Ottawa County, OH. This event coincides with 
the celebration of March as National Red Cross Month.
  I rise today to give recognition to a special volunteer for the 
Ottawa County Red Cross. Ms. Helen Hutt of Port Clinton, OH is 
currently in her 65th year of volunteer service to the community. I 
wanted to take a moment and speak about the wonderful work of Helen and 
the American Red Cross.
  Our Nation is blessed by the number of citizens who choose to devote 
their time to community service. The work is rarely glamorous, yet 
fulfills a vital need in many communities. The staff and volunteers of 
the American Red Cross are an integral part of our Nation's health care 
system. During times of crisis, they have performed brilliantly here in 
the United States as well as abroad.
  Helen Hutt is one of the shining stars of this organization. She 
began volunteering with the Red Cross when she certified as a lifeguard 
in 1928. She was a water safety instructor, teaching as well as 
lifeguarding, at Lake Erie College for Women. During World War II, 
Helen served as part of the American Red Cross staff in the South 
Pacific. After the war, Ms. Hunt taught swimming lessons for the Red 
Cross at Port Clinton City beach for several years.
  More recently, she has served the local office by coordinating Red 
Cross volunteers that assist patients and staff at H.B. Magruder 
Hospital. Her work involves recruiting unit volunteers and serving at 
Port Clinton bloodmobiles. In addition, she is an active member of the 
Ottawa District Office advisory board.
  Mr. Speaker, we have often heard that America works because of the 
unselfish contributions of her citizens. I know that Ottawa County, OH 
is a much better place to live in because of the dedication and 
countless hours of service given over the years by Helen.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to Helen Hutt's 
record of personal accomplishments and wishing her all the best in the 
years ahead.

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