[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 30 (Thursday, March 17, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: March 17, 1994]
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 HONORING CELIA MARTHA BUCHANA FORKER ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 1994

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give recognition to a 
special friend and outstanding citizen of Ohio. On February 28, 1994, 
Celia Martha Buchana Forker retired as secretary to Ohio Senator 
Theodore Gray.
  Mr. Speaker, I had the privilege of working with Celia for many years 
while I was a member of the Ohio State Senate. Joining the senate staff 
in 1968 as a member of the steno pool, Celia went on to serve as 
secretary to my colleague here in Congress, and former State Senator, 
Ralph Regula, from 1970 to 1972.
  In January 1973, she was appointed my secretary and we began a 
relationship which has lasted ever since. For 16 years, including 6 
while I was president of the Ohio State Senate, Celia willingly gave 
her time, abilities, and enthusiasm to advance the work of the Ohio 
General Assembly.
  Celia is also a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. In 
fact, she and husband John will celebrate their 50th wedding 
anniversary in July. Sharing a partnership of love and commitment, they 
have provided their children Eloise, Kathy, Nan, John, and Mary and 
their grandchildren with love and support.
  In addition to her work with the Ohio Senate, Celia has been involved 
in numerous political campaigns, and has served as a member of the 
Franklin County Republican Party Central Committee since 1978. In all 
of her endeavors, Celia Forker has earned the esteem of all who know 
her and her commitment to excellence stands as an inspiration to us 
all.
  Mr. Speaker, we have often heard that America works because of the 
unselfish contributions of her citizens. I know that Ohio is a much 
better place to live because of the dedication and countless hours of 
service given over the years by Celia.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in paying a special tribute to Celia 
Forker's record of personal accomplishments and wishing her all the 
best in the years ahead.

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