[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 2 (Thursday, January 9, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E87]
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       HONORING ROSANNE FISHER ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 9, 1997

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding citizen of Ohio. Williams County Commissioner Rosanne H. 
Fisher is retiring after years of service to the people of Ohio.
  I have had the privilege of representing Williams County in the U.S. 
House of Representatives through much of the time Rosanne has served as 
commissioner. It has been a privilege working with her to help 
Northwest Ohio. I can tell you Rosanne has been a strong advocate and 
outstanding friend of our area. Rosanne's aggressive leadership was 
crucial in securing funding for the Hillside Assisted Living Complex, 
establishment of Solid Waste District and Recycling, implementation of 
911 system, remodeling the senior center and the establishment of a 
records center.
  She is member of the Ohio County Commissioner Association Board of 
Trustees, State OCCA Legislative Board, and the State of Ohio Board of 
Adult Detention. A graduate of Libby High School and the University of 
Toledo, Rosanne was first elected Commissioner in 1989. Throughout her 
distinguished tenure with the County Commissioners, Rosanne has 
demonstrated her deep faith in, and dedication to, upholding the 
principles of American democracy.
  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 Commissioner Rosanne Fisher. While Rosanne may be 
leaving her official capacity in Williams County, I know she will 
continue to be actively involved in those causes dear to her.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in paying special tribute to Rosanne 
H. Fisher's record of personal accomplishments and wishing her and her 
family all the best in the years ahead.

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