[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 148 (Wednesday, October 5, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1775]
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 A CONGRESSIONAL RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARGARET ``PEG'' ARNOLD ON HER 
         INDUCTION INTO THE GREENE COUNTY WOMEN'S HALL OF FAME

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                           HON. STEVE AUSTRIA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 5, 2011

  Mr. AUSTRIA. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of Ohio's Seventh 
Congressional District, I rise today to recognize Ms. Margaret Arnold 
for her induction into the Greene County Women's Hall of Fame.
  Ms. Arnold along with five other candidates was selected from a pool 
of many worthy women to receive this honor, and thus, she was nominated 
for her great endeavors in the fields of Public Education and 
Government.
  Ms. Arnold was elected to the Beavercreek Board of Education in 2000 
and is still an active on the board. Under her leadership the district 
passed an $80 million dollar bond issue to build two new buildings in 
an effort to serve the rapidly growing population of the community. 
This was the first new school construction in 40 years. While it did 
take three attempts to gain the support of voters on the issue, she 
kept fighting for it until the plan was passed. She continues to play a 
key role to make sure the 2010 strategic plan is implemented properly. 
Further, Peg was awarded the Educator of the Year award by the 
Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce. At the same time, Peg is a certified 
level three acquisition professional and has been a highly successful 
and valued government employee at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for 
over 30 years, in the contracting field. In 1994, Peg was named one of 
the top 100 Federal Government Employees by Federal Computer Magazine.
  Thus, with great pride, I congratulate Ms. Margaret Arnold and wish 
her well in her service to the community.

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