[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 70 (Wednesday, June 3, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E990]
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 A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO MIKE MARSH FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE AMERICAN 
                           POLITICAL PROCESS

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 3, 1998

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to an 
outstanding individual from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District, Mr. 
Mike Marsh. On Thursday, June 4, 1998, Mike will step down as the 
Chairman of the Wood County Republican Party after ten years of 
service.
  Mike has dedicated much of his life to serving the community, to 
furthering the ability of the citizens of Wood County to participate in 
the American political process. As Chairman of the Wood County 
Republican Party, Mike has helped to build one of the most effective, 
energetic political parties in the state of Ohio.
  Mike's contributions to the Wood County community do not stop with 
his service and dedicated efforts to the Republican Party. Mike is 
currently serving as Attorney for the City of Bowling Green. In 
addition, Mike has been a fair and impartial judge of electoral matters 
in Wood County through his membership on the Wood County Board of 
Elections.
  Mike has a strong sense of dedication to the youth of the Wood County 
area. He is still serving our youth and pushing to ensure that they are 
afforded the best education possible as a member of the Bowling Green 
State University Board of Trustees. Through Mike's hard work, 
enthusiasm, and innovation, I know the students at BGSU are better 
equipped to learn and excel in the future.
  Mr. Speaker, Mike Marsh has worked tirelessly to ensure that the 
citizens of Wood County have a community of which they can be proud. It 
has been said that America works because of the unselfish efforts of 
her citizens. Our democracy and our political process have certainly 
been strengthened by the tireless efforts of Mike Marsh. Mr. Speaker, I 
would urge my colleagues to rise and join me in paying special tribute 
to a great American, Mr. Mike Marsh, and in wishing him well in the 
future.

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