[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 56 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







107th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 56

 Honoring the memory of James A. Rhodes as a gifted political servant 
                             and statesman.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 9, 2001

  Mr. Voinovich (for himself and Mr. DeWine) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Honoring the memory of James A. Rhodes as a gifted political servant 
                             and statesman.

Whereas the Senate notes with great sorrow the death of James A. Rhodes on March 
        4, 2001, at the age of 91;
Whereas James A. Rhodes was born the son of a coal miner in Coalton, Ohio, in 
        1909;
Whereas in 1934, James A. Rhodes launched his first campaign for political 
        office at the age of 25, and was elected ward committeeman at The Ohio 
        State University, thereby commencing a successful public career that 
        would span one-half century;
Whereas James A. Rhodes rose through a succession of positions of public trust 
        to rank as one the greatest public servants of the State of Ohio;
Whereas James A. Rhodes was elected to 4 terms as Governor of Ohio, more than 
        any other Governor in the history of the State;
Whereas James A. Rhodes was gifted not only as a public servant, but as an 
        educator, mentor, and businessman;
Whereas James A. Rhodes was instrumental in the expansion of State supported 
        universities, community colleges, and technical colleges in the State of 
        Ohio;
Whereas James A. Rhodes bolstered the economic development of the State of Ohio 
        and provided leadership for successful building programs throughout the 
        State;
Whereas James A. Rhodes' love and devotion to the State of Ohio was nonpareil;
Whereas the quality of life of the citizens of Ohio continues to be 
        significantly elevated because of the life led by James A. Rhodes; and
Whereas James A. Rhodes' service to the State of Ohio and its people, regardless 
        of stature in life, economic status, religion, or race, has inspired 
        many young men and women to follow his example: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) honors the life of James A. Rhodes, former Governor of 
        the State of Ohio;
            (2) is thankful that James A. Rhodes touched the lives of 
        many men and women during his years of public service;
            (3) notes that James A. Rhodes' greatest achievement is his 
        family, including his late wife, Helen, his surviving 
        daughters, Suzanne and Sharon, his 9 grandchildren, and his 13 
        great-grandchildren; and
            (4) extends support and condolences to the friends and 
        family of James A. Rhodes upon the sad occasion of his death.
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