[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 71 (Thursday, June 9, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                         TRIBUTE TO HELEN BROWN

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 9, 1994

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a special 
friend and outstanding citizen of Port Clinton, OH. Helen Brown retires 
this week from Bataan Elementary School after 30 years of teaching. 
While her achievements and accomplishments over this time span are too 
numerous to mention, she has brought a devotion and caring to the 
classroom that will be missed by all.
  Commitment to civic service is a hallmark of Ohio and one of the 
reasons it is such a wonderful place to live. Helen's dedication to 
teaching greatly enhance this commitment and should be commended. She 
has instilled in her many students over the years the notion that 
learning is a lifelong experience and that academic pursuits can be a 
positive influence in their lives.
  Helen is one-half of a team of educators that has brightened the 
lives of children in Port Clinton for a combined 60 years. Her husband 
Tom served as guidance counselor at Port Clinton High School for 30 
years before accepting a new challenge as my senior district 
representative. Since I have known them, I have grown to know and 
respect Tom's and Helen's commitment to their country and eagerness to 
seek out and help others.
  Recently, Tom and Helen were forced to confront one of their greatest 
challenges yet when Helen experienced a sudden and totally unexpected 
heart attack. I am happy to say she is well on her way to full recovery 
and is looking forward to a wide range of adventure. This includes 
visiting their son Mike and daughter-in-law Kim and their grandchildren 
in Korea while Mike serves as a newly commissioned captain in the U.S. 
Army. They also plan to visit their daughter Kim in Charleston, TN.
  Mr. Speaker, Helen Brown's career has been a model of excellence and 
her life is an inspiration to us all. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
paying a special tribute to Helen's record of personal accomplishments 
and wishing her all the best in the future.

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