[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 27 (Thursday, February 13, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E248]
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                       TRIBUTE TO LOVEEDAH NADLER

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 13, 2003

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to my attention that a long and 
exceptionally distinguished career has come to an end. Mrs. Loveedah 
Nadler, of Lexington, Missouri, has retired from her position as 
Lafayette County Collector.
  Mrs. Nadler, a graduate of Wellington High School, Wellington, MO, 
joined the County Collector's office on February 2, 1972, working for 
then-Lafayette County Collector George B. Gordon. However, Mr. Gordon 
passed away in June, 1974, leaving Mrs. Nadler to train his wife to 
fill the position until an upcoming election in November of that year. 
In that election, Warner Bounds was elected to the position and Mrs. 
Nadler stepped in once again and trained the newly elected official. 
During Mr. Bounds' third term in 1982, he was struck with health 
problems leaving, Mrs. Nadler to assume many of the collector's 
responsibilities.
  Mrs. Nadler ran for the office of Lafayette County Collector in 1986 
and was elected in November of that year. She ran unopposed for 
reelection in 1990, 1994, and 1998. In her tenure working in the Office 
of County Collector, Mrs. Nadler blessed the office with her 
friendliness, ability, and willingness to work with people. Though her 
term officially ends on February 28, 2003, her dedication to the 
Lafayette County Collector's Office will be evident for years to come.
  Mr. Speaker, Loveedah Nadler has dedicated 31 years of service to 
Lafayette County, serving with dedication. As Mrs. Nadler prepares to 
spend more time with her husband Kenny, her granddaughter, and the rest 
of her family, I know the Members of the House will join me in wishing 
her all the best in the days ahead.

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