[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 116 (Friday, September 5, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1672-E1673]
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                      A TRIBUTE TO RALPH W. McBANE

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 5, 1997

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I commend the following article to my 
colleagues.
  Ralph W. McBane, of Bergholz, OH, has been a pillar of the community 
for over 50 years. Born and raised in Bergholz, Mr. McBane returned to 
his hometown after attending Mount Union College to work in his 
family's insurance business, McBane Insurance Agency. He has led this 
company for

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more than 50 years, and has been integral to the agency's substantial 
growth and success. Mr. McBane's efforts in the insurance industry have 
been rewarded with commendations from Buckeye Union Insurance Company, 
Cincinnati Insurance Company, Westfield Companies, and Mennonite 
Mutual.
  Ralph McBane's leadership in the insurance and banking industries is 
matched by his leadership and dedication to the Bergholz community. He 
has been active in the Bergholz Civic Club and is also a founding 
member of the Bergholz Ruritan Club, Bergholz Community Improvement 
Corp., and the Bergholz Community Foundation. In addition, he has 
served his church, Trinity United Presbyterian, as an elder, trustee, 
and Sunday school teacher. McBane has proven his commitment to 
improving the Bergholz community by serving as president of each 
organization. Whether it be through his insurance company or his civic 
duties, Ralph McBane has worked consistently to make Bergholz a better 
place to live.
  Mr. McBane has taught Bergholz and Carroll County about the 
importance of volunteering and dedication to one's community. He leads 
by example.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in thanking Ralph 
McBane for his service to Bergholz, OH, and to congratulate him as he 
is honored by the Bergholz Community Foundation with a ``Hats Off To 
Ralph'' evening. I wish Ralph McBane continued success, health, and 
prosperity.

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