[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 157 (Wednesday, October 11, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1916]
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                      A TRIBUTE TO MRS. RUTH WOOD

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                          HON. JAMES M. TALENT

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 11, 1995

  Mr. TALENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise before the House today, to recognize 
a valued member of my staff who will be retiring this year. Mrs. Ruth 
Wood has provided me with dedicated service for over 4 years. Mrs. Wood 
was an instrumental member of my election team in my first campaign for 
congress in 1992. After taking office in 1993, Mrs. Wood joined my 
congressional staff as a receptionist and as my military academy 
liaison. Mrs. Wood, who had previously served former Representative 
Jack Buechner, has provided my office with invaluable experience and 
professionalism.
  Her work on the selection process of academy applicants has been 
outstanding. Her expertise in this area is unquestionable. Under her 
direction, 15 young people from my district received acceptance offers 
from the military academies in 1995. During her service with 
Representative Buechner, she had the distinction one year of placing 
more nominees in the service academies than any other House office. Her 
leadership in this area will be greatly missed.
  Mrs. Wood has also distinguished herself with a lifelong commitment 
of service to the Republican Party. her efforts to assist numerous 
local, State, and national candidates, stands as a testament to her 
unselfish dedication to promote leaders to public office which 
exemplify the qualities and values of our great party.
  Again, Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize her service to this 
institution, her country, and her community. I ask that we all join to 
offer our gratitude to Mrs. Ruth Wood for her many years of dedicated 
service to our Nation.

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