[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23801]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO LINDA CROTCHETT

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 7, 2006

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Linda Crotchett for 
her many years of service to the citizens of Jersey County, IL as 
County Clerk. Linda will retire this year after 44 years of service as 
the Jersey County Clerk.
  For the past 44 years, Linda has greeted the citizens of Jersey 
County with a smile as they entered her office to conduct business. She 
has always lived up to her motto, ``Happy to meet you, eager to serve 
you.'' Her friendly and courteous service will be missed. It is with 
gratitude that I thank her for her service and congratulate her on 
retirement. I wish Linda all the best in the years to come.

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