[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 77 (Thursday, June 15, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1162]
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    A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO THE BASCOM MUTUAL TELEPHONE COMPANY ON THE 
               OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 15, 2006

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to pay tribute to a 
special company in Ohio. This year, The Bascom Mutual Telephone Company 
in Bascom, Ohio, celebrates 100 years of dedicated service.
  Mr. Speaker, The Bascom Mutual Telephone Company in Bascom, Ohio, is 
one of the oldest mutual telephone companies in the State of Ohio. 
Founded in 1906, The Bascom Mutual Telephone Company has succeeded in 
providing quality telephone service to the residents of Bascom, Ohio.
  Beginning operations on February 22, 1906, The Bascom Mutual 
Telephone Company, known as Bascom Farmers Mutual Telephone Company 
from 1916 to 1953, began providing telephone service to the residents 
of Bascom, Ohio.
  At the time of its inception in 1906, The Bascom Mutual Telephone 
Company began operations with only eighteen members seeking the 
company's services. Today, The Bascom Mutual Telephone Company, who is 
a vital component to the telecommunications infrastructure of Northwest 
Ohio, proudly serves over 940 members.
  Throughout the decades, The Bascom Mutual Telephone Company, as a 
product of Seneca County, has clearly distinguished itself as an 
innovator and industry leader. Through a dedicated workforce, top-notch 
facilities, and excellent customer service, The Bascom Mutual Telephone 
Company has set a bench-mark for how to run a successful business.
  The real success of The Bascom Mutual Telephone Company comes not 
only from the technological advancements of its facilities, but from 
its employees. The management and staff of The Bascom Mutual Telephone 
Company have indeed provided their customers with the service and 
dependability that are expected of a first-class company.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying special tribute 
to the employees and the legacy of The Bascom Mutual Telephone Company. 
As all who benefit from this fine establishment gather to celebrate its 
100th anniversary of service, I am confident that the excellent 
employees will continue the successes of The Bascom Mutual Telephone 
Company into the future.

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