[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 88 (Thursday, June 27, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1160]
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   A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL J. KERSCHNER ON HIS FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 26, 2002

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to an 
outstanding gentleman from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District. Mike 
Kerschner of Tiffin, Ohio, will celebrate a milestone fiftieth birthday 
on June 29, 2002.
  Mr. Speaker, Mike is celebrating this monumental occasion with family 
and friends, all who have known of his selfless contributions to the 
local community. Serving the community was not only Mike's duty but 
also his honor. His efforts to give back to the community have brought 
him a lifetime of both personal and professional achievement and 
satisfaction. Mike truly is a valued asset to the City of Tiffin.
  Mike has served Tiffin well throughout his years, both professionally 
and philanthropically. Currently, Mike serves as President & CEO of the 
Old Fort Banking Company. He also holds a seat on the board of 
directors of the Seneca Industrial and Economic Development 
Corporation, Tiffin Area Chamber of Commerce, Fostoria Economic 
Development Corporation, and the Community Bankers Association of Ohio.
  Mike readily gives of his time to numerous charitable causes that 
include the Saint Francis Foundation, and the local United Way 
Foundation. He considers it a distinct privilege to serve his community 
through his involvement with the Tiffin Elks Lodge #94, St. Mary's 
Finance Committee, and as President of Seneca Area Career Systems.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying special tribute 
to Mike Kerschner. Our communities are served well by having such 
honorable and giving citizens, like Mike, who care about the well being 
and stability of their communities. We wish him the very best on this 
special occasion, and wish him many more years of good health and good 
fortune.

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