The 30th anniversary of the history-making and record-setting swearing-in of a former U.S. treasurer will be celebrated this week in Ohio City.
Democrat Mary Ellen Withrow, 93, is planning six appearances Thursday and Friday around Marion, about 80 miles north of Columbus, to mark the occasion. There is also a museum in the city that houses her memorabilia.
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Mr. Withrow was nominated by former President Bill Clinton and was sworn in on March 1, 1994.
On October 31, 1997, in San Diego, then-Treasury Secretary Mary Ellen Withrow personally signed the redesigned $50 bill. (AP Photo/Michael Posch, File)
The first person to serve as local, state and federal treasurer, Mr. Withrow served in Washington until 2001. She has signed more U.S. currency than anyone else, which is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records.
The commemoration will include an appearance on WGH Talk Radio on Thursday to talk about her life and career, as well as an appearance on Thursday and Friday on the Elgin Board of Education, where she got her start in politics in 1969. Includes performances at four area middle schools and high schools, including:
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Mr. Withrow is scheduled to give the initial acceptance speech at a gala reception open to the public at Kingston House on Friday.
