[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 45 (Thursday, March 28, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E474]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO VIRGIL FROST ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 27, 1996

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding public servant in northwest Ohio. On December 31, 1995, 
Virgil Frost retired from his position as a bailiff/probation officer 
for Bowling Green Municipal Court.
  Virgil Frost was born in Athens, OH, and graduated from Athens High 
School. He received his undergraduate degree from Ohio University and 
completed his graduate work at Bowling Green State University. He is a 
member of the Masonic Lodge, the Ohio Correctional and Court Services, 
the Kiwanis, and the National Criminal Justice Honor Society.
  Virgil can look back on his career with great pride. In all of his 
duties, he has demonstrated a commitment to hard work and honest public 
service. During the course of his service, Virgil has held positions as 
a social worker with the Maumee Youth Camp and as the director of the 
Wood County Adult Probation Department. Because of his extensive 
experience, he has become a recognized expert in many areas of law 
enforcement and has received numerous performance awards for his work. 
Through his caring and dedicated efforts, he has literally improved the 
lives of a tremendous number of Wood County residents.
  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 Virgil, who have done an 
outstanding job for northwest Ohio. While he may be leaving his 
official capacity, I know he will continue to be actively involved in 
those causes dear to him.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in paying a special tribute to Virgil, 
his wife, Patricia, and their sons, Mike, Mark, and Mathew, and wish 
them all the best in the years ahead.

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