[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 28 (Tuesday, March 5, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E274]
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  TRIBUTE HONORING CAROLYN LINEBACK ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 5, 1996

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding public servant in northwest Ohio. On March 8 of this year, 
Carolyn Lineback, the grants administrator for the city of Bowling 
Green, will retire.
  Carolyn can look back on her career with great pride. During her 
tenure she researched and wrote successful grants in excess of $10 
million to the city. By working in close association with numerous 
Federal and State agencies, including the Federal Housing and Urban 
Development Department, the Ohio Department of Transportation, and Ohio 
Department of Natural Resources, she has literally improved the lives 
of all the residents of Bowling Green.
  Americans would not be able to enjoy the blessings of our country 
without the tireless dedication of those who have the talent and 
willingness to work for the community. It is for this reason we owe a 
special debt of gratitude to people like Carolyn, who had done an 
outstanding job as grants administrator. Whether it was her activism in 
establishing 911 in the area or her involvement in numerous business 
and housing programs, Carolyn Lineback has shown an impressive 
dedication to the causes of public service, public health, and public 
safety.
  Mr. Speaker, we have often heard that America works because of the 
unselfish contributions of her citizens. I know that Ohio is a much 
better place to live because of the dedication and countless hours of 
effort given by Carolyn Lineback. While she may be leaving her official 
capacity, I know she will continue to be actively involved in those 
causes dear to her.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in paying a special tribute to Carolyn 
and wishing her, her husband Richard, their children Lyn and Anne and 
their families, all the best in the years ahead.

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