[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1328]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING BILL BARNETT FOR HIS SERVICE AS CHRISTIAN COUNTY COMMISSIONER

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 3, 2016

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Bill Barnett, for his 
service as County Commissioner to Christian County for more than twenty 
years.
  After two decades, Bill has now decided to retire from this long held 
position. Bill began a career of outstanding service in 1994, and is 
now one of less than a handful of county employees who has more than 
twenty years of experience. His passion for his work stemmed from his 
passion for helping fellow residents.
  During his time serving as Commissioner, Bill has contributed to his 
community in many ways and accomplished much, but none he is more proud 
of than the barn that was built for the county's road crews, finally 
providing them with a central location to better serve the community. 
Over the years he handled adversity with disdain and dignity, balancing 
the community's need for services and the community's desire to 
maintain a low cost of living. Bill saw taxes as a last resort, 
traditionally setting the property tax of his district at zero.
  Mr. Speaker, Bill Barnett's work as County Commissioner has set a 
great example of exceptional public service for the people of Christian 
County. I am proud to represent citizens like him and I urge my 
colleagues to join me in congratulating him on his well-deserved 
retirement from service.

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