[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 31 (Friday, February 16, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E203]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN HONOR OF GINNY STEESE RICHARDSON

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                            HON. MIKE KELLY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 16, 2018

  Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, today it is my distinct honor 
to recognize the dedicated career and community service of my 
constituent and dear friend, Ginny Steese Richardson of Mercer County, 
upon her retirement as the Treasurer of Mercer County, Pennsylvania. 
Ginny served the residents of Mercer County as Treasurer for 23 years, 
from 1994 until 2017.
  Ginny has lived a lifetime of service to others. Her volunteer 
service and commitment to improving Mercer County and the great 
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania began as a young girl growing up on a farm 
in Grove City, where she learned the value of a hard day's work and the 
importance of keeping one's word. Over the year's Ginny has been a 
member of the Mercer County Pomona Grange, the London Grange #1492, the 
Grove City Sportsmen's Club, the Grove City Kiwanis, the Grove City 
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and the Daughters of the 
American Revolution.
  One of Ginny's most valuable contributions to the Mercer County 
community has been her and her family's lifelong commitment to the 
Mercer County Grange Fair, where she has served as the secretary of the 
Fair Board for the last 30 years and has also served as the past 
chairman. Ginny has also served as the treasurer of the Mercer County 
Farm Tour.
  In addition to her commitment to the business and agricultural 
communities of Mercer County, Ginny has served as the past secretary of 
the Mercer County Republican Party and is currently serving as the 
party Chairman. In this capacity, Ginny has helped many candidates on 
their path to victory with wise words of counsel.
  While serving as the Mercer County Treasurer, Ginny was very active 
in the Pennsylvania State Treasurer's Association and was chosen by her 
peers to serve as the president of this organization. During her tenure 
she also served on the Dog Law Advisory Board.
  I wish Ginny great success and happiness in her well-deserved 
retirement. I join her entire community in thanking her for her years 
of service.

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