[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2138]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF MIAMI COUNTY COMMISSIONER ANN BAIRD

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                          HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 6, 2006

  Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the retirement of Mrs. 
Ann Baird, County Commissioner of Miami County, OH, and to express my 
appreciation for her dedication and commitment to public service. For 
more than 40 years, Mrs. Baird has contributed her talents to the 
betterment of Miami County, and for this, I offer her my utmost 
congratulations and thanks.
  Her love of Miami County is unmistakable. During her long career in 
public service, Mrs. Baird has served on countless community boards and 
organizations in various roles including: Director of Community 
Services at Upper Valley Medical Center, Past President of the Miami 
County Chapter for the American Cancer Society, Past President of the 
United Methodist Women, Past President of the Troy United Fund, member 
of the Edison Community College Board of Trustees, and of course 
serving as the first female Miami County Commissioner for the past 12 
years.
  Mrs. Baird's record--as an elected official, a church leader, and as 
a good neighbor helping those in need--will leave an enduring legacy in 
Miami County. Her leadership will be missed, but the footprint she has 
left will inspire many to emulate her good works.
  Mrs. Baird, I offer my congratulations and gratitude for your long 
and successful career in public service. I wish you well in your future 
retirement, and I hope you continue to achieve happiness and success 
wherever your life journey may lead you.

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