[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 38 (Tuesday, April 12, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                    HONORING STATE SENATOR TED GRAY

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                          HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 12, 1994

  Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to recognize the 
contributions and achievements of State Senator Ted Gray. As dean of 
the Ohio General Assembly, Senator Gray has set an unprecedented record 
of service of 43 years in the Ohio Senate. He is unequaled in his 
knowledge of State government and unsurpassed in his dedication to the 
furtherance of the legislative process.
  When Ted Gray first ran for the Ohio Senate in 1950, he promised to 
inject new blood into the State's political system. At age 23, he began 
a political career few will be able to match, proving that politics is 
indeed the art of the possible.
  Gray's career is best remembered by his mastery of the legislative 
process. This, along with his tremendous negotiating skills made Gray a 
potent force in the legislative process. He was recognized for his 
skills and leadership ability by being elected president pro tem and 
majority leader of the Ohio Senate in 1965 at the age of 37, making him 
the youngest leader in Ohio Senate history.
  During Ted Gray's leadership tenure, he possessed the gift of 
cooperation and the art of compromise. A fair and honorable leader, he 
embodied the kind of leadership that is so often missing in this House 
today.
  As dean of the Ohio Senate, Gray was often involved with major issues 
to help iron out conflicts and work out compromises. He always 
maintained that the legislative process of a democracy is still the 
best form of government, even though building a consensus can be 
laborious and is not as fast as the public would like.
  Ted Gray served with honor throughout his 43 years in the Ohio 
Senate. He has earned the respect and admiration of those who have had 
the pleasure to know him. It is with great pleasure that I honor before 
the House of Representatives, State Senator Ted Gray, for his dedicated 
service and leadership to Ohio.

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