[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 145 (Tuesday, November 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1982]
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              HONORING CHRISTINE TAYLOR OF GROVER HILL, OH

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 12, 2002

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the contributions to our 
Nation by Christine Taylor of Grover Hill, OH. In June of this year, 
Christine was elected State President of the Ladies Auxiliary to the 
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States on June 30, 2002.
  Born in Eye, Suffolk, England and the oldest of the four children, 
Christine immigrated with her family to the United States in 1955. She 
graduated from Oxnard (California) High School in 1964 and became a 
naturalized citizen the following year.
  She married Roger Taylor, a Navy Seabee veteran in the Vietnam War, 
in August 1966 and they moved to Ohio. Roger and Christine are the 
proud parents of three children, Kent, Jennifer, and Matt, and the 
grandparents of Krystal and Dustin Taylor.
  Since 1975, Chris has been employed as a legal secretary and office 
manager for the DeMuth Law Office in Paulding, OH.
  In 1974 she joined the Ladies Auxiliary to the V.F.W. as a charter 
member of the Grover Hill Auxiliary 2873, under the eligibility of her 
husband. Serving as the auxiliary's first Treasurer, she progressed 
through the various chairs to serve as Auxiliary President in 1980-
1982. She currently serves as Auxiliary Trustee and program chairman.
  Chris's activity on the District level started when she was asked by 
her friend, Susie Moon, to serve as District Secretary in 1981-1982. 
Elected as Conductress in 1985, she progressed through the district 
chairs to serve as District #1 President in 1988-1989, being named as 
runner-up Outstanding District President for that year.
  Commencing in 1987-1988, Chris served as State chairman for number 
programs, including National Home, Youth Activities and the Voice of 
Democracy, Community Service, Cancer Aid & Research, Americanism, Buddy 
Poppy, Safety, Hospital, and Historian, in addition to serving as 
Assistant Conductress and Chief of Staff.
  Elected as Department Guard in 1977, Chris has served as a State 
officer, culminating in her election and installation as the leader of 
the Ohio V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. During her term of office, Chris will 
lead the 51,600 members of the Ohio delegation under her theme of 
``Teamwork--The Key to Success.''
  Mr. Speaker, I salute the dedication, patriotism, and commitment of 
Christine Taylor and congratulate her on her election as leader of the 
Ohio V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary.

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