[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 79 (Wednesday, June 17, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1155]
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                       RECOGNIZING JEAN O'DONNELL

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                           HON. GLENN POSHARD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 17, 1998

  Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my constituent, 
Mrs. Jean O'Donnell, who has been a faithful citizen of Flora, 
Illinois. She is celebrating her retirement after 30 years of service 
as a dedicated Flora city employee, and I would like to thank her for 
her tireless efforts and wish her all the best in retirement.
  Jean was born in the very same city she has worked for all of her 
life. She attended Harter Stanford Township High School, now Flora High 
School. When Jean graduated from high school, she was married the next 
month to her high school boyfriend, Mr. Donald Gene Hall and they 
raised four children. After her husband's death in 1985, she married 
Mr. William Michael O'Donnell in 1987. After retirement, they plan to 
spend time camping together and enjoying their free time.
  Jean is a very caring person, evident in the time she has devoted to 
her family and career. She started working under the administration of 
the late William Given in 1968. Jean was then appointed city clerk and 
collector under the administration of Lewis Wolfe. Since she has been 
working for the city government, Jean has served under nine 
administrations and seven mayors.
  In addition, Jean has shared her time being an active member in the 
community through the First United Methodist Church and the Clay County 
Cancer Society. She displays her exemplary character as both an active 
public servant and active community citizen. The city of Flora 
recognized these qualities and honored her accomplishments in April.
  Citizens such as Jean O'Donnell demonstrate to me all the necessary 
qualities of being a member of the public sector and the goals that I 
strive to fulfill as United States Representative. Mr. Speaker, please 
join with me in recognizing Mrs. Jean O'Donnell as she retires after 30 
years of dedicated service to the Flora community. It is an honor to 
represent her in the United States Congress.

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