[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23666]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING BILLY ``TINY'' RUTTER FOR HIS SERVICE AS A COUNTY COMMISSIONER 
                            OF SUMTER COUNTY

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2004

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Billy 
``Tiny'' Rutter for his service as a County Commissioner for Sumter 
County.
  On behalf of the residents of Sumter County, I applaud Mr. Rutter for 
his years of dedication as a public servant. Since 1992, he has worked 
tirelessly to provide the residents of Sumter County with excellent 
leadership and vision. Tiny, as he is affectionately known, can without 
a doubt say he has raised the level of expectation for future County 
Commissioners. He not only made Sumter County his home; he made it 
better. His longtime presence on the board will be greatly missed.
  Tiny Rutter is my friend, advisor and mentor. Even when we were from 
different political parties, he helped me to make inroads with the 
Sumter County residents. he was such a passionate ``Lobbyist'' for the 
needs of Sumter County that no one could decline his ever expanding 
list of funding requests for the County.
  Tiny's devotion to the residents of Sumter County demonstrates the 
intensity of virtue and selflessness that a public official should 
aspire to attain. Sumter County is truly saddened by Mr. Rutter's 
departure; nevertheless, we are immensely grateful for all his years of 
commitment and hard work.
  I wish Mr. Rutter the best in the future and hope he fully enjoys the 
pleasures of retirement.

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