[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 124 (Thursday, September 28, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1889]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO LINDA FREED ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 28, 2006

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to pay special 
tribute to Mrs. Linda Freed, upon her retirement from her position as 
editor of the Bryan Times newspaper in Bryan, Ohio.
  Linda Freed grew up in the small community of Bryan, Ohio, in 
Williams County where the journalistic skills which have served her 
well over the years were instilled at an early age. It is said, that as 
early as junior high, Linda began expressing her desire to write for a 
newspaper. Staying true to her dreams, Linda began her career at the 
Bryan Times newspaper on her 30th birthday as a secretary to the 
advertising manager on September 22, 1966. After only 1 year in that 
capacity, Linda quickly jumped at an opportunity to move to the news 
side of the paper by becoming their society editor.
  Over the next 10 years, Linda served as the paper's society editor, 
where she quickly garnered a following of avid readers who enjoyed her 
weekly column entitled; ``Thoughts from Under the Dryer.'' Linda's 
``Thoughts from Under the Dryer'' became an opportunity to share her 
thoughts about being a mother, being a wife, and everyday life 
experiences. Then in 1977, Linda's experience and devotion to the 
community of Bryan, Ohio, propelled her to the position of editor of 
the Bryan Times where her journalistic integrity has served the 
community well for over 19 years. With more than 2,000 columns and 40 
years of service, Linda can indeed be proud of her career at the Bryan 
Times.
  Like many in northwest Ohio, I too have had the privilege of meeting 
with Linda to discuss the issues that affect the residents of Bryan, 
Ohio. And, each time I was interviewed by Linda, I found her to be fair 
and knowledgeable of not only the issues we were discussing, but also 
of the political climate both here in northwest Ohio and in Washington, 
DC.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying special tribute 
to Mrs. Linda Freed. Our communities are served well by having such 
honorable and giving citizens, like Linda, who care about their 
citizens' well being and stability. We wish Linda, her husband, Lyle, 
and their two sons, David and Douglas all the best as we pay tribute to 
one of the Fifth District's finest citizens.

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