[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 75 (Tuesday, May 7, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E548]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING DONALD WERLING, 2019 CENTRAL OHIO SENIOR CITIZENS HALL OF FAME 
                                INDUCTEE

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                            HON. JIM JORDAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 7, 2019

  Mr. JORDAN. Madam Speaker, the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging will 
host the 44th annual Central Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame 
induction ceremony on Wednesday, May 15, in Columbus. I am honored to 
commend to the House one of this year's outstanding inductees: Donald 
Werling of Marysville.
   Don has dedicated countless hours to helping his fellow senior 
citizens be safer in their homes. After conducting assessments of a 
senior's house, he draws up plans for basic safety modifications--
everything from wheelchair ramps to hand railings to bathroom grab 
bars. As needed, he helps acquire any necessary permits and obtains 
quotes for materials. Refusing to decline help to anyone in need, he 
often recruits sponsors and volunteers to help him complete projects at 
no cost to the homeowner. In 2018 alone, Don and his volunteers 
completed 64 much-needed renovation projects throughout Union County.
   Madam Speaker, selection for the Central Ohio Senior Citizens Hall 
of Fame is a high honor accorded to seniors who have devoted their 
lives to service to others. I am pleased to join in the accolades to 
Donald Werling on his induction, and thank the Central Ohio Area Agency 
on Aging for recognizing his many sacrifices and those of all of this 
year's inductees.

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