[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 155 (Friday, November 7, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2202]
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   TRIBUTE TO J.M. ``SAGE'' REAGOR ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 6, 1997

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding citizen of Ohio. J.M. ``Sage'' Reagor will retire on 
November 12, 1997.
  I have know Sage Reagor for longer than either one of us wants to 
admit. He is a man of integrity and or honor. His quick wit and eternal 
optimism are his hallmarks.
  Sage Reagor served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1942-43 and 
again from 1950-52. He graduated summa cum laude from Texas Christian 
University in 1955 with a bachelor of arts degree. He received a 
masters in Business Administration from Georgia State University in 
1968.
  He began his professional career with the Humble Oil and Refining Co. 
as a draftsman in 1948. From 1953 to 1969, Sage Reagor held various 
positions with the Sinclair Pipeline Co., Sinclair Oil & Gas, the 
Sinclair Refining Co. and Sinclair Oil Corp.
  After a 2-year stint with B.P. Inc., Sage Reagor moved to Standard 
Oil of Ohio. While at Standard Oil, Sage established and managed the 
company's first State government affairs department. For the next 14 
years, his department grew from a one-man operation to over 30 
professionals in four departments.
  Sage Reagor tried retirement once before. In 1985 he retired from 
Standard Oil, only to return to the work force when he affiliated with 
Governmental Policy Group, Inc. of Columbus, Ohio. Given Sage's track 
record, I am confident that in his second go at retirement, he will be 
as active as ever.
  Mr. Speaker, J.M. ``Sage'' Reagor is a gentleman who embodies all 
that corporate America can and should be. I ask my colleagues to join 
me in wishing him well as he enters his second retirement. Maybe he 
will finally get it right this time.

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