[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 31 (Friday, March 9, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S2135]
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                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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   SENATE RESOLUTION 56--HONORING THE MEMORY OF JAMES A. RHODES AS A 
                 GIFTED POLITICAL SERVANT AND STATESMAN

  Mr. VOINOVICH (for himself and Mr. DeWine) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                                 S. 56

       Whereas the Senate notes with great sorrow the death of 
     James A. Rhodes on March 4, 2001, at the age of 91;
       Whereas James A. Rhodes was born the son of a coal miner in 
     Coalton, Ohio, in 1909;
       Whereas in 1934, James A. Rhodes launched his first 
     campaign for political office at the age of 25, and was 
     elected ward committeeman at The Ohio State University, 
     thereby commencing a successful public career that would span 
     one-half century;
       Whereas James A. Rhodes rose through a succession of 
     positions of public trust to rank as one the greatest public 
     servants of the State of Ohio;
       Whereas James A. Rhodes was elected to 4 terms as Governor 
     of Ohio, more than any other Governor in the history of the 
     State;
       Whereas James A. Rhodes was gifted not only as a public 
     servant, but as an educator, mentor, and businessman;
       Whereas James A. Rhodes was instrumental in the expansion 
     of State supported universities, community colleges, and 
     technical colleges in the State of Ohio;
       Whereas James A. Rhodes bolstered the economic development 
     of the State of Ohio and provided leadership for successful 
     building programs throughout the State;
       Whereas James A. Rhodes' love and devotion to the State of 
     Ohio was nonpareil;
       Whereas the quality of life of the citizens of Ohio 
     continues to be significantly elevated because of the life 
     led by James A. Rhodes;
       Whereas James A. Rhodes' service to the State of Ohio and 
     its people, regardless of stature in life, economic status, 
     religion, or race, has inspired many young men and women to 
     follow his example: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) honors the life of James A. Rhodes, former Governor of 
     the State of Ohio;
       (2) is thankful that James A. Rhodes touched the lives of 
     many men and women during his years of public service;
       (3) notes that James A. Rhodes' greatest achievement is his 
     family, including his late wife, Helen, his surviving 
     daughters, Suzanne and Sharon, his 9 grandchildren, and his 
     13 great-grandchildren; and
       (4) extends support and condolences to the friends and 
     family of James A. Rhodes upon the sad occasion of his death.

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