[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23705]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO DENNIS HALES, TREASURER OF FULTON COUNTY, OH, ON 
                   HIS RETIREMENT FROM PUBLIC SERVICE

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 30, 2003

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct privilege to stand before 
my colleagues in the House to pay tribute to a distinguished public 
servant from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District. Fulton County 
Treasurer Dennis Hales earlier announced his retirement, effective 
today, after ten years of distinguished local government service.
  Dennis Hales moved to Fulton County in 1969. Prior to his service in 
the Fulton County Courthouse, he served in the Evergreen School 
District, as Evergreen High School Principal for six years, then for 
four years as Evergreen School District Superintendent. He continued 
his leadership role in Fulton County's schools, serving three years as 
Principal of Wauseon High School and for several more years as the 
assistant superintendent at Four County Career Center.
  He assumed the office of Fulton County Treasurer in 1993. As 
Treasurer, Mr. Hale oversaw property and personal property tax 
collections and manufactured housing tax collections. He managed the 
investment of excess county funds, earning an average of $1 million 
annually for Fulton Country.
  In addition to his distinguished service as a county officeholder, 
Dennis Hales also contributed his leadership philanthropically to the 
community. As Chairman of the United Way, Dennis Hales played a major 
role in merging several communities' efforts into one countywide 
organization, increasing donations and consequently, enhancing services 
provided to County residents. He was selected Honorary Chairman of the 
2002-2003 Fulton County United Way Campaign.
  Dennis Hales has also been recognized as the Wauseon Chamber of 
Commerce's Citizen of the Year.
  Despite his many accolades, Dennis Hales has never sought personal 
recognition. Rather, he derives his energy from his dedication to 
Fulton County and his desire to work with his neighbors to build a 
stronger community.
  As he enters this new period in his life, Dennis Hales remains a 
dedicated family man. He and his loving wife Janice are planning to 
travel and spend time with his children and grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, the quality of our communities has long been based on 
the character and selfless service of our citizens. Fulton County, Ohio 
is a far richer community because of the work and dedication of Dennis 
Hales. I ask each of my colleagues to join me in this special tribute. 
We wish the entire Hales family good health and good fortune in the 
coming years.

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