[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 81 (Tuesday, June 18, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1088]
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                      TRIBUTE TO DR. BENJAMIN REED

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 18, 2002

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, this month brings us the retirement of Dr. 
Benjamin Reed, long time county coroner in Fulton County, Ohio. I am 
pleased to recognize Dr. Reed, who ended his service April 1, 2002 
after nearly four decades.
  A physician in the finest sense of the word and true public servant, 
Dr. Reed is known by everyone in Fulton County and is doctor to all in 
his hometown of Delta and to so many more in Northwest Ohio. A friend 
and confidante to all who knew him, his energetic attitude and 
dedication to his profession are unsurpassed.
  The practice of medicine runs deep in Dr. Reed's family. He followed 
in his grandfather's footsteps, obtaining his medical degree from the 
University of Louisville. He began his practice in Kentucky, then moved 
to West Virginia where he doctored to the people of a coal mining town. 
There he learned to put his skills to the test as he practiced 
everything from obstetrics to cardiology to surgery. It was soon after 
moving to Delta that he began working in the coroners office, to which 
he was elected after seven years. In 1994, his neighbors recognized him 
as Delta's Citizen of the Year.
  In addition to his practice and his coroner's work, Dr. Reed held 
offices with the Ohio State Medical Association, the Fulton County 
Medical Society, and the American Heart Association's Northwest Ohio 
Chapter. As he ends his public life, may Dr. Reed enjoy the serenity of 
family life and the peace which comes from a job well done. We wish him 
a very enjoyable retirement as he spends time on his own schedule and 
preferred activities, and with the family and friends dear to him. 
Thank you Dr. Reed, for your exemplary service to us all!




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