[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21559]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                  RECOGNIZING VIRGINIA ``GINNY'' GANO

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                          HON. DAVID L. HOBSON

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 14, 1999

  Mr. HOBSON. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to take this opportunity to 
recognize a very special woman from Ohio's Seventh Congressional 
District, Ms. Virginia ``Ginny'' Gano.
  On September 8, we marked the 30th anniversary of Ginny's service to 
the people of the Seventh District. She first came to work on Capitol 
Hill in 1969 for former Representative Clarence J. ``Bud'' Brown. She 
worked for my friend Bud Brown for a number of years until his 
retirement. Ginny continued to work for the Seventh District for 
Brown's successor, now Senator Mike DeWine, for 8 years. Ginny has been 
a loyal member of my staff since I became a member in 1991.
  Ginny has served the office and my constituents ably and well. She's 
the first person constituents see when they enter my office and always 
has a smile on her face. Ginny has warmed the hearts of many on Capitol 
Hill, from Members of Congress to constituents to delivery persons to 
lost souls wandering the halls in need of directions. She never forgets 
birthdays or anniversaries, and can find the phone number of almost 
anyone in the world when only given a first name.
  Mr. Speaker, Ginny Gano exemplifies the definition of loyalty and 
service. Her endurance to service to the Seventh District of Ohio is 
unparalleled and may never be matched. I am honored to recognize her 30 
years and countless efforts on behalf of the Seventh Congressional 
District and the Members who have represented the area.

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