[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 45 (Wednesday, April 16, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E679]
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                         TRIBUTE TO ALLEN BIAS

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                          HON. TED STRICKLAND

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 16, 1997

  Mr. STRICKLAND. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Allen Bias, a great 
Ohioan. Mr. Bias has inspired a community, a country, and a family. It 
is a great honor to pay tribute today to such an esteemed individual.
  Mr. Bias grew up during the Depression with six brothers and sisters 
on a poor 60-acre hillside farm. Raised by their mother, they were 
taught the values of honesty and integrity. Despite their modest 
beginnings, Mr. Bias and his siblings have had successful careers and 
led productive lives.
  At age 17, Mr. Bias joined the Navy to fight for his country in World 
War II. He volunteered for a special unit in the South Pacific Islands. 
A member of Marine Aircraft Group Twelve, Mr. Bias displayed tremendous 
heroism while engaging enemy forces in the South Pacific. He and other 
members of the Marine Aircraft Group Twelve received the Presidential 
Unit Citation presented by the President of the United States. Mr. Bias 
served this country with courage, dedication, and honor.
  Mr. Bias has always had a strong work ethic which enabled him to have 
a long and highly respected career in the baking industry. He held 
several key management positions with one of the largest companies in 
the baking industry. He knew how to succeed in business, but more 
importantly, he knew how to treat employees and coworkers with respect 
and dignity.
  When it was time to retire, Mr. Bias took the opportunity to continue 
his service to others by working at a center for the mentally disabled. 
Once again he gained the respect and admiration from those around him.
  Mr. Bias has served his country, his community, and his family. He 
has taught his children honesty and integrity. For these reasons, Mr. 
Speaker, I'm proud to share his accomplishments with this Congress and 
the country.

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