[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 96 (Wednesday, July 9, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1377]
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                        TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH MINDER

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 9, 1997

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I commend the following article to my 
colleagues.
  Each city or town has a person who is dedicated to improving the 
community and making it a better and more enjoyable place for people to 
live, work, and raise their family. Joseph Minder has been this person 
for the city of Martins Ferry, OH.
  Throughout his career, Mr. Minder has worked tirelessly for the city 
of Martins Ferry. He served as recreation director for over 9 years, 
service and safety director for over 13 years, and as an administrative 
assistant until his retirement. He continued to serve the city, and the 
people who have made Martins Ferry their home, as a volunteer as well. 
Joseph Minder was a member and often chairman of such events as the 
Betty Zane Frontier Days, the Strawberry Festival, and he also worked 
to bring fireworks to Martins Ferry for Independence Day.
  Mr. Minder's greatest accomplishment was overseeing the new, state-
of-the-art waterplant in Martins Ferry. This plant just went on line in 
May. Again, Mr. Minder's hard work and determination benefited the 
people of Martins Ferry, OH.
  Joseph Minder's service and commitment to Martins Ferry are 
commendable, and Mr. Minder's work is deserving of the thanks and 
praise of the people of his community. I ask my colleagues to join me 
today in thanking Mr. Minder, and wishing him luck and success in his 
retirement.

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