[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 103 (Thursday, June 22, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1318]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                   IN MEMORY OF JAMES ARTHUR CALLAHAN

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                         HON. CHARLES H. TAYLOR

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 22, 1995
  Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
very special person from western North Carolina, James Arthur Callahan. 
Jim Callahan passed away on June 2 at the age of 72. With great 
sadness, I offer my condolences to his wife, Janie Callahan and his 
children, Chris Callahan, and Susan McGowan. He was a native of 
Rutherfordton, NC and a life long member of the First United Methodist 
Church.
  He was active for many years in the Republican Party, serving as 
county chairman and was also district chairman of the Republican Party 
for the 10th Congressional District. Jim served the State of North 
Carolina in many different capacities, he was appointed by Gov. Jim 
Holshouser to the North Carolina Banking Commission and later, served 
on the North Carolina Board of Transportation.
  Mr. Callahan was a devoted father and leader in the business 
community. He was president and owner of Callahan Building Supply Co., 
and a former board member of Lumberman's Merchandising Corp. He 
contributed much of his time to public service as a former president of 
the Kiwanis Club, a member of the Rutherford-Spindale Jaycees and as a 
member of the Rutherfordton County Chamber of Commerce.
  His direction helped lead the Rutherfordton County Republican Party 
to new heights. We should all admire a person like Jim Callahan who 
believed in the principals of honesty and hard work. When thinking of 
Jim Callahan, words such as friend, business leader, and patriot come 
to mind. His efforts in the community will be sorely missed as will he.


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