[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 13 (Wednesday, January 31, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E73]
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                      IN MEMORY OF JAMES L. SMITH

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 31, 2001

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it is with deep sadness that I inform the 
House of the death of James L. Smith of Marshall, Missouri.
  James Smith was born on March 28, 1917, in Marshall, Missouri, a son 
of George and Louise Ross Smith. He attended Missouri Valley College 
and was an Air Force veteran of World War II.
  I had the opportunity to serve in the Missouri General Assembly with 
Jim, who served as a State Representative from 1974 to 1984. In 
addition, Jim and his wife, Mildred, owned and operated the Valley 
Drive-In in Marshall for 22 years. He was also a sales representative 
for the Heynen Monument Company for 30 years.
  Jim was a member of the First Christian Church, where he served on 
the church board and as a deacon.
  Mr. Speaker, Jim was a valuable leader of his community and a long 
time friend of mine. He was a role model for younger people interested 
in public service. I know the Members of the House will join me in 
extending heartfelt condolences to his family: his wife, Mildred; his 
two children, Jamie and Clyde; and his three granddaughters.

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