[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 37 (Thursday, March 14, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E300-E301]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY TO JOHN CROW

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                           HON. STEVE STIVERS

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 14, 2013

  Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to wish Vinton County 
resident, Mr. John Crow, a very happy 100th birthday.
  Mr. Crow was born in Eagle Township on March 4, 1913. His family 
moved to Trumbull County briefly when his father went to work in the 
mines. After returning to Vinton County, Crow decided to enter politics 
and was elected mayor of McArthur at age 23. He was the youngest mayor 
of a county seat in Ohio at the time, and he served for 12 years. He 
then worked in the treasurer's office for four years, eventually 
serving in the state auditor's office and spending a total of 49 years 
in public service.

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  Crow was also a longtime businessman, having owned a Firestone tire 
store and a Marathon service station in McArthur. He also operated a 
star mail route, a rural delivery service contracted out by the U.S. 
Postal Service.
  Mr. Crow has led an incredible life of public service. His genuine 
love of helping people has served him well, and he continues to bring 
joy to those around him with his handmade rocking horses that he gives 
to children throughout the community.
  I would again like to wish John Crow a happy 100th birthday. He is a 
great example of the remarkable, hardworking people of Ohio's 15th 
district who I am proud to represent, and I am thankful for his many 
years of public service to Vinton County and to the state of Ohio.

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