[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 27005]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO JOHN OVERINGTON

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                       HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 5, 2009

  Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor John Overington as 
he becomes the first member to reach 25 years of service in the West 
Virginia House of Delegates.
  First elected to represent the 55th District of West Virginia in 
1984, John has spent the past 25 years working tirelessly to address 
the needs of Berkeley County. He has become revered for his public 
service while successfully bringing results through his leadership and 
involvement with numerous community organizations. Working on many 
vital pieces of legislation, John has assured that the best interests 
of West Virginia are at the forefront.
  John is involved in countless organizations and has received several 
recognitions for his efforts, including Martinsburg-Berkeley County 
Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Chairman Award in 1988. I know his 
involvement in the Bedington Ruritan Club is very special to him, where 
his passionate support has helped achieve fellowship, goodwill, and 
community service in the area.
  It is an honor to congratulate such a distinguished public servant 
for his years of service and contribution to Berkeley County and the 
State of West Virginia. I'm proud to call John a friend and fellow West 
Virginian.

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