[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 144 (Thursday, October 23, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H9042]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       KATHY WALLACE NAMED REE COOK-REITER ``WOMAN OF THE YEAR''

  (Mr. NEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. NEY. Madam Speaker, today I want to talk about Kathy Wallace of 
Bellaire, OH, who has been named the Ohio Valley Medical Center's 1997 
Ree Cook-Reiter Women's Center ``Woman of the Year.'' Kathy is the 
first recipient of the award which honors women who are devoted to 
helping their communities.
  Kathy is special to many people in the Ohio Valley where I am from. 
She has touched many lives through her caring and giving attitude. Some 
of those people are residents of the Country Club Retirement Center in 
Bellaire, where she gives weekly manicures. She always has a warm smile 
and friendly conversation for them. Kathy also donates sweet treats to 
nursing home residents from the Dairy Queen that she owns in Martins 
Ferry, OH.
  Kathy has taught Bellaire and Belmont County about the importance of 
volunteering and dedication to one's community. She leads by example.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in thanking Kathy 
Wallace for her service to Belmont County, and to congratulate her as 
she is honored with this award as the ``Woman of the Year.'' I wish 
Kathy Wallace continued success and health and prosperity. She is what 
America is all about. She has made people's lives brighter.

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