[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 111 (Thursday, July 24, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1583]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING ROBERT AND MARGUERITE STEELE AS ``PARENTS OF THE YEAR''

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                          HON. DAVID L. HOBSON

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 23, 2003

  Mr. HOBSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Robert and 
Marguerite Steele who reside in Xenia, Ohio in the 7th Congressional 
District, who have received the ``Parents of the Year'' Award for 2003 
by the National Parents' Day Council.
  Mr. and Mrs. Steele have worked very hard to be both responsible 
parents to their children, while helping the larger ``family'' of the 
local community.
  Robert Steele has served in the military and is active with the local 
American Legion. Through his work with the Legion, the couple has 
instituted community programs for the less fortunate, where area 
children can participate in life-enhancing and educational activities. 
The Steeles' outreach efforts have helped bring about better 
cooperation and understanding between racial groups in the community.
  This honor exemplifies Robert and Marguerite's commitment to 
strengthening the concept of family, which we Americans value above 
virtually all other things. Their community work and involvement in the 
lives their own children are ample justification for this award.
  As the Congressman who represents Xenia, Ohio in the U.S. House of 
Representatives, I offer my sincere congratulations to Robert and 
Marguerite Steele for this achievement. It is an honor to recognize 
their outstanding leadership and the exemplary character they have 
shown as parents.

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