[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1771]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                     CONGRATULATIONS TO DICK SLAGLE

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                          HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 16, 2014

  Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and recognize 
Dick Slagle on receiving the Middletown Chamber of Commerce Lifetime 
Achievement Award.
  This award is given to an individual who has demonstrated his or her 
dedication to improving the Middletown community. For more than 50 
years, Dick has been committed to Middletown, Monroe, and Trenton 
through his involvement with the Chamber of Commerce.
  A World War II Veteran and dedicated public servant, Dick has played 
an integral role in the betterment of the Middletown area. His service 
began in 1959 with the Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce, where he 
served as president for 10 years. He then went on to work for Armco 
Steel in Middletown, Ohio, until he retired in 1985. During his 
retirement, Dick has served as interim president for the Chamber of 
Commerce for the following years: 1984, 2001 to 2003, and 2013.
  He had a vision for the Middletown community and worked with key 
leaders to develop strategies that will have a strong and lasting 
impact for years to come. As one of the founders and a former chairman 
of the Butler County Port Authority, he supported many important 
economic development initiatives for the region. The Atrium Medical 
Center, which supports more than 2,600 jobs within the region, is 
considered one of his largest and most significant projects.
  Dick is a highly respected individual in the community and continues 
to work on projects that will have a positive effect on the region. 
Without his hard work and dedication, I am certain that places such as 
the MADE Industrial Park, Miami University's Middletown Campus, 
Weatherwax Golf Course, and Shaker Run Golf Course would not exist 
today.
  It is no secret that Dick Slagle is a selfless individual who focuses 
his time and energy on his community. Without his guidance, I may never 
have entered into public office. He encouraged me and many others to 
pursue this path.
  I am very proud to call Dick Slagle my good friend, and I extend my 
most sincere congratulations to him. His drive is unparalleled and his 
devotion to serving others is inspiring. I am certain he has inspired 
others to follow in his footsteps.

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