[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 5828-5829]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING OWEN HALL FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO MERCER COUNTY AND OHIO

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                          HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 10, 2008

  Mr. BOEHNER. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Mr. Owen Hall, a 
leading citizen of Mercer County, and to express my appreciation for 
his dedication and commitment to public service. For 18 years, Mr. Hall 
has contributed his time and talents in leading the Mercer County 
Republican Party, and for this, I offer him my utmost congratulations 
and thanks.
  However, Owen's love of public service is not confined to the 
political world. Owen is a man committed to his community, serving on 
many boards and commissions. He is the Past President of the Ohio 
Association of Realtors, Past President of the National Realtors Land 
institute, member of the Ohio Auctioneers Hall of Fame, Director of the 
Lake Development

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Corporation, Past President of the Ohio Churches of God Youth Advance, 
lifetime member of the Church of God, and Past President of the church 
council.
  Owen's record--as a committed community man, a church leader, and as 
a good neighbor helping those in need--will leave an enduring legacy in 
Mercer County. His leadership will be missed, but the footprint he has 
left will inspire many to emulate his good works.
  Owen, I offer my congratulations and gratitude for your long and 
successful career in public service. I wish you well in your future 
retirement, and I hope you continue to achieve happiness and success 
wherever your life journey may lead you.

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