[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 174 (Monday, November 6, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                         TRIBUTE TO CLARK KOLP

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                          HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 6, 1995

  Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize Mr. Clark Kolp, who is 
retiring as the Van Wert County Republican chairman.
  Carl Kolp served his country during World War II as a navigator in 
the European theater. He later served his country and the citizens of 
Ohio as administrative assistant to Bill O'Neill when he served as both 
attorney general and Governor. Over his political career, Clark has 
built a reputation as a strong manager and a leader. He continued his 
tradition of civic service by serving as Van Wert County Republican 
Party chairman.
  Gentle, serious and always brutally honest, you can count on Clark to 
``give it to you straight.'' Like the father of the Republican Party, 
Abraham Lincoln, Clark values honesty and integrity. At a time when 
these values are certainly not synonymous with politics, Clark led the 
Van Wert County Republicans with a steady hand and honest approach to 
do the right thing.
  Abraham Lincoln said, ``Stand with anybody that stands right. Stand 
with him while he is right and part with him when he goes wrong.'' Like 
Abe Lincoln, Clark Kolp attained success, admiration, and a positive 
image by maintaining his integrity and honesty. Although there may have 
been some who questioned his political affiliations or strategies, they 
never doubted his integrity.
  It is no coincidence that Van Wert County is a bastion of Republican 
voters. It just didn't happen. Clark Kolp made it happen. For years, 
Clark has worked to promote Republican values and elect those who share 
his vision for better government. Clark is known throughout the State 
of Ohio. Here is the political veteran who GOP leaders throughout the 
State seek out for wisdom when running for office.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride and admiration that I rise to 
recognize Clark Kolp for his service as Van Wert County Republican 
chairman. For those of us who know him for his service to his community 
and to his country, we are grateful. For those of us who are fortunate 
to call him our friend, may God bless him with a long and fruitful 
retirement.

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