[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3587]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       TRIBUTE TO RETIRING MARIES COUNTY COLLECTOR EUGENE HOLLIS

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 3, 1999

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to my attention that a 
distinguished government career is coming to an end in Missouri. The 
Honorable Eugene Hollis, Maries County Collector, is retiring after 
serving the citizens of Maries County for 52 years.
  Mr. Hollis served in the Navy during World War II, where he performed 
as a landing boat coxswain in the Pacific campaign. The highlight of 
his military service was leading the landing boats during the 
amphibious assault against Okinawa.
  After the war, Mr. Hollis returned to Missouri. He was elected Maries 
County Treasurer in 1946, and served in that post until 1954. Mr. 
Hollis was elected Maries County Collector in 1954, serving from 
January 1, 1955 until his retirement on March 1, 1999.
  Mr. Hollis married the former Lucille Woody on August 2, 1947. Mrs. 
Hollis was instrumental to Eugene's success in elected office with her 
active participation in his election campaign, service as a democratic 
committee member, and her involvement in civic organizations.
  Mr. Hollis also serves his community during his free hours. He 
remains active in the VFW and the American Legion, an organization he 
has been a member of for over 50 years. He is a past President of the 
Maries County Fair Board, which he currently serves as gate chairman. 
Mr. Hollis is also the past President of the Missouri Collectors 
Association and a member of the Legislature Co-Chairman Collectors 
Association.
  Mr. Speaker, Eugene Hollis served the people of Maries County for 52 
years with pride and integrity. I know the Members of the House will 
join me in extending our heartfelt gratitude and best wishes in the 
years ahead to Eugene and his family.

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