[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 14 (Wednesday, February 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E103]
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                     IN RECOGNITION OF RUTH COTNEY

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 8, 2006

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
dedicated public servant and member of the community, Ms. Ruth Cotney, 
of Chambers County, Alabama. Ms. Cotney is a well-known and highly 
respected individual who has served her community, held public office, 
and is now completing her 50th year of employment at the Chambers 
County tax office.
  In 1955, Ms. Cotney began her career at the Chambers County 
Courthouse in a time where most tax bills were written by hand. In 
1979, Ms. Cotney was appointed by Governor Fob James to replace the 
retired tax collector. She completed the balance of the term, ran 
again, and won in 1984 for a 6-year term. She retired in 1991, but 
continues to work part-time at the tax collector's office.
  I am proud to recognize Ms. Cotney today in the House, and 
congratulate her on her long and fulfilling career in service to the 
people of Chambers County. I wish her many more years of continued 
success and service.

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