[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2167]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO LOVELLA CRADDOCK

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 7, 2006

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Lovella Craddock of 
McLeansboro, Illinois for her many years of service to the citizens of 
Hamilton County, Illinois. Lovella began working part-time in the 
Hamilton County Clerk's Office in 1960, full-time in 1961 and was 
elected as Hamilton County Clerk in 1974. She will retire December I, 
2006 after 46 years of service.
  For the past 46 years, Lovella has greeted not only me, but also the 
citizens of Hamilton County, with a smile as they entered her office to 
conduct business. Her friendly and courteous service will be missed. It 
is with gratitude that I thank her for her service and congratulate her 
on retirement. I wish Lovella all the best in the years to come.

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