[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 148 (Wednesday, November 30, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: November 30, 1994]
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         LOWELL RUPP SELECTED 1994 ARCHBOLD CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 29, 1994

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, on November 3, the citizens of Archbold, OH 
honored Mr. Lowell Rupp 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. Mr. Rupp is a fitting example of why the 
respect for small town values in America is stronger than ever.
  Mr. Rupp is one of only a few elected officials in the 32-year 
history of the program to be honored as citizen of the year. A life-
long resident of Fulton County, Mr. Rupp will retire from his post as 
Fulton County commissioner at the end of this year.
  First appearing on the ballot in the early 1960's, Mr. Rupp has 
played an important part in the history of Fulton County. He was 
involved in obtaining the country enhanced 911 emergency telephone 
system, as well as creating a center for senior citizens in nearby 
Wauseon. Among his other accomplishments, Mr. Rupp was instrumental in 
adding 60 acres to the Fulton County Fairgrounds, improving the 
infrastructure of the region, and developing the corrections center of 
northwest Ohio.
  On behalf of all the citizens of northwestern Ohio, I would like to 
congratulate Mr. Rupp on his selection as Archbold's 1994 Citizen of 
the Year, and thank him for his years of dedication to improving our 
community.

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