[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 23, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: March 23, 1994]
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   HONORING JAMES R. TILLING FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE OHIO SENATE

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 23, 1994

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a special 
friend and outstanding citizen of Ohio. This April, James Tilling will 
leave his post as chief executive officer of the Ohio senate to become 
vice president for corporate affairs for Banc One Corp.
  Mr. Speaker, I had the privilege of working with Jim for many years 
while I was a member of the Ohio State Senate. In 1979, Jim was 
appointed chief of staff for the Republican caucus. Jim's aggressive 
recruiting, fund-raising, and targeting efforts were crucial in 
Republicans gaining control of the Senate in 1980.
  While Jim may be leaving his official duties at the Ohio Senate, I 
know he will continue to contribute to the Ohio political system. A 
former political science professor at Ohio University, Jim Tilling is 
respected as a brilliant political strategist and continues to serve as 
an adjunct professor at the university. In addition, he is a member of 
the American Political Science Association, the Midwest Political 
Science Association, the American Academy of Political and Social 
Sciences, and the American Society of Legislative Clerks and 
Secretaries, and he serves as staff Chair of the reapportionment task 
force of the National Conference of State Legislatures, as cochair of 
the Ohio General Assembly's Legislative Task Force on Reapportionment, 
Redistricting and Demographic Research, and as a member of the 
executive committee of the leadership staff section on NCSL.
  Throughout his distinguished tenure with the Ohio Senate, Jim has 
demonstrated his deep faith in, and dedication to, upholding the 
principles of American democracy. The status of the Republican Party in 
the Ohio Senate today has secured Jim's reputation as a political 
wizard. Yet, he consistently deflects personal praise, focusing instead 
on the team effort involved in election campaigns.
  Mr. Speaker, we have often heard that America works because of the 
unselfish contributions of her citizens. I know Ohio is a much better 
place to live because of the dedication and countless hours of service 
given over the years by Jim.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in paying a special tribute to Jim 
Tilling's record of personal accomplishments and wishing him all the 
best in his new position.

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