Steve Driehaus

Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize the following individuals for their work on behalf of the people of the first congressional district of the State of Ohio and for their dedicated service to the 111th United States Congress. I offer my sincerest appreciation to Alyson Budd, Jay Stolkin, Robert George, Danielle Vizgirda, Sean Kelley, Ozie Davis III, Steve Brinker, Victoria Parks, Mary Ellen Sullivan, Shannon Faulk, Alex Kisling, Colby Nelson, Morgana Carter, Sarah McHugh, Aaron Wasserman, Tim Mulvey, Heidi Black, Greg Mecher, and Sarah Curtis.

Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Joseph Donald Lind, Sr., who passed away November 7, 2010. Mr. Lind was an inspirational leader to his community, city, and country.

Mr. Lind graduated from Elder High School in 1953, where he put himself through school working as a maintenance man at St. Joseph Church in the West End. Upon graduating from Elder, Mr. Lind joined the United States Army where he earned an honorable discharge. Mr. Lind continued to serve his community by joining the Cincinnati Police Department for the remainder of his professional career.

It would have been easy for Mr. Lind to stop giving back to his community after his long career of public service; however, he continued to give back until his last day. Mr. Lind served as president of the Elder Dad's Club for 23 years and continually volunteered his time and energy for any cause that benefitted Elder High School. His impact on the Elder community will live on for generations to come.

Mr. Lind's charisma and commitment through service will not be forgotten and will serve as an example for years to come. Mr. Lind has showed us that serving your community is not a short sprint of a few years but a marathon that lasts a lifetime. Mr. Lind's community and country gave him countless opportunities and he worked a lifetime to give back to those that gave to him. Although Mr. Lind will no longer be with us, his legacy will continue on.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to withdraw my motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 6014) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 212 Main Street in Hartman, Arkansas, as the ``M.R. `Bucky' Walters Post Office''.