[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 49 (Thursday, March 16, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E625-E626]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      TRIBUTE HONORING KATHY COLE

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 16, 1995
  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding citizen and patriot, Kathy Cole. Kathy is the Ladies 
Auxiliary district president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2873 
in Grover Hill, OH.
  America is blessed by the number of her citizens who choose to devote 
their time to the service of others. Through the years, Kathy has 
worked tirelessly on behalf of veterans and their families. She joined 
the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars as a member of 
Wauseon Auxiliary 7424 in 1981 under the sponsorship of her brother, 
Franklin 
[[Page E626]] Rardin, who served his country during World War II.
  On the district level, Kathy was elected as district guard in 1985 
and progressed through the district chairs to serve her first term as 
district president in 1989-90. Kathy is presently serving her second 
term as district president, having been elected in June 1994. With her 
positive attitude, she said, ``The second time around will allow me to 
do a more perfect job.''
  From the beginning of her career with the V.F.W., Kathy Cole has set 
high standards for herself. Her record of service is characterized by 
self-motivation and mission accomplishment. She has served the 
Department of Ohio Auxiliary as National Home chairman and counts the 
auxiliary's work through the youth of the organization as some of her 
favorite.
  Mr. Speaker, this is a volunteer organization and sometimes the only 
compensation you get for the time and efforts put into the programs for 
the veterans and your communities is the thanks and appreciation you 
receive from community leaders. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
extending a special thanks to Kathy Cole and the example she has set 
for others.


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