[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 6 (Wednesday, February 4, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E89]
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                 IN RECOGNITION OF MONTANA PERRY ROMINE

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                         HON. NICK J. RAHALL II

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 4, 1998

  Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay special tribute to Montana 
Perry Romine, a native of Mount Hope, West Virginia, who retired from 
the Mine Safety and Health Administration on January 3, 1998, after 
more than 47 years of federal service.
  Mrs. Romine was first hired on June 26, 1950, by the U.S. Bureau of 
Mines in Mount Hope. During her career, she offered professional and 
dedicated service to the people of the United States through her work 
at the Bureau of Mines, the former Mining Enforcement and Safety 
Administration, and finally with the Mine Safety and Health 
Administration. In recognition of her service and professionalism, Mrs. 
Romine earned numerous awards, including a distinguished career service 
award.
  I am sure that Mrs. Romine's many friends and colleagues at the Mine 
Safety and Health administration will miss her both personally and 
professionally. Today, I join them in congratulating her for her 
service and wishing her continued health and happiness in retirement.

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