[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16613]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



      A PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING THE 50TH BIRTHDAY OF ELLEN RATNER

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 6, 2001

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I commend the following article to my 
colleagues:
  Whereas, Ellen Ratner was born August 28, 1951 and will be 
celebrating her 50th year surrounded by admiring friends and family; 
and,
  Whereas, Ellen has much to be proud of as she reflects on her past 
accomplishments and anticipates her future endeavors; and,
   Whereas, Ellen has achieved respect and notoriety among Presidents, 
Members of Congress, and foreign leaders as she has successfully 
navigated and illuminated the ever changing tide of American politics; 
and,
   Whereas, Ellen is also an accomplished writer, authoring ``The Other 
Side of the Family: A Book for Recovery from Abuse, Incest, and 
Neglect'' as well as ``101 Ways to Get Your Progressive Ideas on Talk 
Radio''; and,
  Therefore, I ask my colleagues to join with me in honoring Ellen 
Ratner as she celebrates 50 years of achievement. I am honored to be a 
close friend with a woman whom I hold in the highest esteem.

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