[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 73 (Wednesday, May 22, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E867]
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                        HONORING MS. RUTH CORTER

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                      HON. WILLIAM F. CLINGER, JR.

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 22, 1996

  Mr. CLINGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Ruth Corter 
of Boalsburg, PA.
  On Sunday, May 26, the citizens of Boalsburg will gather to recognize 
Ruth Corter as the guiding spirit of the community. It is through the 
dedication and effort of Ruth Corter that this day was made possible.
  For 48 years, Ruth has dedicated her services to the community of 
Boalsburg, 24 of those years serving as teacher and principal in the 
Boalsburg elementary school system.
  What Ruth is most know for though is her tenure as the resident 
historian of Boalsburg, PA. In this role she helped to found the 
Boalsburg Village Conservancy in 1973 and the Boalsburg Heritage Museum 
in 1983, both of which are to preserve and commemorate the history of 
Boalsburg, PA and its community.
  Ruth's contributions to the Community were recognized in 1989 when 
she was distinguished as a national treasure by the State legislature 
of Pennsylvania.
  Through her service to the community of Boalsburg, Ruth has proven 
her commitment to enriching the quality of life for others. It is a 
rare gift for one individual to impact the lives of so many people.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to recognize Ruth Corter as 
the guiding spirit of Boalsburg, PA. Once again, I congratulate her and 
offer my best wishes for continued success.

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