[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 18 (Friday, January 31, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E119-E120]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO MARGARET KETTLES WEAVER FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE 
                          TO THE STATE OF OHIO

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 31, 2003

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
pay special tribute to an outstanding lady, and good friend, from Ohio. 
Margaret Kettles was born in Clyde, Pennsylvania but is being honored 
for her dedicated service to my great state. Although she attended 
college in Maryville, Tennessee and has Law and Advanced Degrees from 
schools in both Pennsylvania and Tennessee, I will always think of 
Margaret as a great Ohioan.
  Mr. Speaker, a daughter of Scottish descent, Judge Kettles has 
received Law and Advanced Degrees from several renowned institutions. 
These include Carnegie Tech, University of Pittsburgh, University of 
Tennessee, and the University of Toledo Law School.
  She redefines the term ``renaissance''. Ms. Kettles has contributed 
to her surrounding communities with each endeavor she has undertaken.
  Margaret spent two years in Tennessee as part of the K-25 Oak Ridge 
Plan in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Her most rewarding career change took 
place when she dedicated eleven years to raising her children at home. 
She was a teacher in Pittsburgh for two years, taught in Gibsonburg for 
two years, spent eleven years as a lawyer and since 1985 has handled 
divorce, criminal, and civil cases as a Judge on the Court of Common 
Pleas in Sandusky County, Ohio.
  Mr. Speaker, Margaret Kettles has dedicated her time to many 
community service organizations. These include the Red Cross Board, the 
Fremont School Board, and the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Margaret was 
an ATEHNA Award winner, President of the Ohio Judges Association, and 
the State Program Chairman of the Woman's Association of Republican 
Women. I was also honored to have Margaret as a member of my Academy 
Selection Board. She played an instrumental role in the academy 
process, which allows our brightest young people to flourish at our 
nation's service academies.
  Judge Kettles has had a significant impact on public policy in Ohio. 
She has also been a strong proponent of justice during her tenure on 
the bench. Margaret has been a great resource and a true friend to 
everyone around

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her. Respected by her colleagues, Judge Kettles' involvement in our 
community has improved the quality of life in my district. We will miss 
her as she steps down from the bench.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying special tribute 
to Judge Margaret Kettles. Our communities are served well by having 
such honorable and giving citizens, like Margaret, who care about their 
well being and stability. We wish Margaret, her husband, Miles, and 
their family all the best as we pay tribute to one of our state's 
finest citizens.

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