[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 26 (Friday, February 12, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E233]
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          TRIBUTE TO JOHN RUTHVEN, A GREAT LIVING CINCINNATIAN

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                            HON. ROB PORTMAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 12, 1999

  Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to John Ruthven, a 
longtime friend and leader in my community, who will be honored as a 
Great Living Cincinnatian on February 19, 1999 by the Greater 
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce. He was selected based on his community 
service, business and civic accomplishments, awareness of the needs of 
others, and achievements that have brought favorable attention to the 
Cincinnati area.
  As a child of the Depression, John says his family didn't have much--
except of lot of love. He grew up in Walnut Hills and graduated from 
Withrow High School. After serving in the Navy during World War II, he 
graduated from the Cincinnati Art Academy and opened a commercial art 
studio. John won the prestigious Federal Duck Competition in 1960 with 
``Redhead Ducks,'' and his work began to be known across the country. 
In 1971, he founded Wildlife Internationale to produce limited edition 
lithographs. He has earned numerous awards, including Ducks Unlimited's 
First Artist, and Trout Unlimited Artist of the Year. John's art is 
displayed in the White House, in the Congress and in other prominent 
places around the world.
  He has given generously of his time and extraordinary skill to 
benefit numerous charities over the years. He is a modern day Audubon 
who is both an internationally known wildlife artist and a committed 
naturalist. John Ruthven is also a warm and caring person who brightens 
the lives of those he meets. He is a truly great Living Cincinnatian. 
All of us in Cincinnati are proud of his accomplishments and are 
grateful for has service to others.

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