[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 106 (Tuesday, June 27, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1330]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


     HONORING SENATOR BARRY LEVEY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 27, 1995
  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding citizen of Ohio. State senator and chairman of the senate 
judiciary committee, Barry Levey is retiring after a distinguished 
career in service to the people of Ohio.
  I had the privilege of serving in the Ohio State Senate while Barry 
served in the Ohio House of Representatives during the 1960's and again 
when he joined the State senate in 1987. I can tell you Barry has been 
a strong advocate and outstanding friend to southwestern Ohio. Barry's 
aggressive leadership has been crucial in promoting the concerns of the 
citizens of this area.
  Barry holds the distinction of being the only member in Ohio history 
to be the chairman of both the senate and house judiciary committees. 
He is a graduate of Middletown High School, the University of Michigan, 
and the Ohio State University College of Law. This former officer in 
the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General Corps was first elected to the 
Ohio House of Representatives in 1962 and served in that body until 
1970. After a successful career in banking and business, Barry returned 
to public service in 1987 as a State senator. Throughout his 
distinguished tenure, Barry has demonstrated his deep faith in, and 
dedication to, upholding the principles of American democracy. He has 
been a strong advocate for education and has been recognized for his 
efforts on behalf of controlling government spending.
  Mr. Speaker, we have often heard that America works because of the 
unselfish contributions of her citizens. I know that Ohio is a much 
better place to live because of the dedication and countless hours of 
effort given by Senator Barry Levey over the years. While Barry is 
leaving his official capacity as State senator, I know he will continue 
to be actively involved in those causes dear to him.
  I ask my colleagues to join in paying a special tribute to my friend, 
Senator Barry Levey's record of personal accomplishments and wishing 
him, his wife Marilee, and their three children all the best in the 
years ahead.


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