[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11839]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       THE PASSING OF JOHN DOWLIN

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                           HON. JEAN SCHMIDT

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 22, 2011

  Mrs. SCHMIDT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember former Hamilton 
County Commissioner John Dowlin, who passed away on July 15th at the 
age of 81.
  After spending 38 years at Procter and Gamble and 28 years as the 
Mayor of Sharonville, Ohio, John Dowlin served 13 years on the Hamilton 
County Board of County Commissioners.
  Throughout his distinguished career, John became known for his 
principles, his work ethic, and especially his bow ties.
  I had the opportunity to work with Commissioner Dowlin when I was in 
the state legislature, and I always found him to be honest and fair.
  Commissioner Dowlin was the kind of person we should all strive to 
be, standing up for what he believed was right--even when others 
believed he was wrong.
  He is survived by his loving wife, Sarah, four children, and nine 
grandchildren.
  The world is a better place because of John Dowlin. May he rest in 
peace.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring the life of a true public 
servant.

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