[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 86 (Friday, May 23, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1086]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MRS. SANDRA BARBER

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                          HON. ROBERT E. LATTA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 22, 2008

  Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay a very special tribute 
to one of the truly outstanding citizens from Ohio's Fifth 
Congressional District, Mrs. Sandra Barber, as she ends her tenure as 
Chairman of the Fulton County Republican Central an Executive 
Committees.
  Over the past three decades, Sandra Barber has certainly been an 
indispensable asset to Republicans in Fulton County and the State of 
Ohio. Her strong commitment to conservative values and leadership has 
guided her 26 years as Chairman. Through her leadership, she has 
fostered healthy debate and democracy by leading the Party and 
representing the principles it embraces at the local, State, and 
national level. Without question, Mrs. Barber has given unselfishly of 
her time and talents in order to serve the interests of all Republicans 
across our Nation.
  Mrs. Barber has served as county chairman for various Presidential 
campaigns including Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and President 
George W. Bush, as well as her role as a delegate at the five national 
conventions. She has also served the Ohio Republican Party as a member 
of the State Central Committee in addition to involvement in numerous 
State and local races.
  Sandra Barber embodies the spirit of American public service through 
her commitment as Fulton County Recorder and her community as well. 
Mrs. Barber has served the State of Ohio as Chairman of the Ohio 
Lottery Commission and as a member of the Ohio Recorders' Association. 
Locally, Mrs. Barber is a member of the Christ United Methodist Church, 
serving as a member of the chancel choir and church school teacher.
  Madam Speaker, at this time, I would ask my colleagues of the 110th 
Congress to join me in honoring Sandra Barber. On the occasion of her 
retirement as Chairman of the Fulton County Central and Executive 
Committees, we thank her for her dedicated service and we wish her well 
in all of her future endeavors.

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