[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 45 (Thursday, April 21, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: April 21, 1994]
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       DR. BENJAMIN REED SELECTED 1994 DELTA CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 21, 1994

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, on April 23, the citizens of Delta, OH, will 
honor Dr. Benjamin Reed as the 1994 Citizen of the Year. This 
prestigious honor is bestowed each year upon an individual of the 
community that embodies the solid values and giving spirit for which 
northwest Ohioans are known. Dr. Reed is a fitting example of why the 
nostalgia for small-town America is stronger than ever here in our 
Nation.
  Dr. Reed is one of those rare individuals whose generosity toward his 
fellow man knows no bounds. He is as devoted to his patients as they 
are to him. Dr. Reed has helped some of his patients out financially 
when times were tough; and has given many young people in his community 
the financial boost they needed to further their education.
  For over 40 years, Dr. Reed has practiced medicine in the village of 
Delta. In addition, he has also served as mayor of Delta and as a 
member of the village council. Although he now lives in nearby Wauseon, 
he continues to stay active in all aspects of the community.
  Dr. Reed's professional commitments are numerous. For 30 years he has 
served as the Fulton County coroner, He is active on the staff of the 
Fulton County Health Center; and has served as past president for the 
Fulton County Medical Society, the Fulton County Heart Association, and 
the Northwest Chapter of the American Heart Association, as well as 
many other local and State medical organizations.
  An avid sports fan, Dr. Reed devotes much of his free time each fall 
as team physician for the Pike-Delta-York local school system in Delta, 
OH.
  A native of Athens, WV, Dr. Reed first came to Toledo to do his 
residency at Toledo Hospital. We are very fortunate that he decided to 
put down roots and raise his family here in Delta.
  On behalf of all the citizens of Delta, I would like to congratulate 
Dr. Reed on his selection as Delta's 1994 Citizen of the Year, and 
thank him for his years of dedication to improving the lives of all the 
citizens of northwest Ohio.

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