[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 27 (Thursday, March 4, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E307]
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HONORING HELEN M. HIESTAND FOR HER EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE TO THE SECOND 
                       AND SIXTH DISTRICT OF OHIO

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                            HON. ROB PORTMAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 4, 2004

  Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my friend Helen 
Hiestand for her years of able and dedicated public service to the 
people of Ohio's Second and Sixth Congressiona1 Districts.
  Helen served as my District Field Representative for over 6 years. In 
this role, she served as Service Academy Director; Caseworker; and my 
representative in the local communities.
  Helen's hallmark is professionalism. Throughout her service, Helen 
not only became a vital member of our office team, she was known for 
her dedication and commitment to solving problems for people. Helen 
earned a reputation for keeping in close touch with our local 
communities and building bridges between people and the Federal 
Government. She met the highest standards for efficiency and 
responsiveness in completing casework; served as liaison with local, 
State and Federal agencies and liaison with local elected officials; 
and represented me at local events when Congressional business 
prevented me from attending.
  Prior to her service to the Second District, she served former 
Congressman Bob McEwen as District Office Manager and former 
Congressman Frank Cremeans as District Representative and Office 
Manager in Ohio's Sixth Congressional District. We were fortunate to 
have her join my office in 1997 as District Field Representative.
  Helen is also devoted to her family. Her husband, Ed; daughter, 
Janis; and son, Joe, are pleased that she now has more time to spend 
with them. Also very active in her church, Helen has served in the 
United Methodist Women organization; as a Circle Leader; with the 
Chancel Choir and as a soloist. She has also been active in Emmaus 
Community, an ecumenical organization.
  Helen attended Riverside City College in Riverside, CA, and the 
University of Texas at Austin.
  Although we miss her greatly, we are privileged to have worked with 
Helen. Her ethical and professional standards, commitment, and 
dedication have served the Second and Sixth Districts well. We wish her 
good health and much success in her retirement and whatever she chooses 
to do next.

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