[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 25 (Tuesday, March 2, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E271]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF JAMES E. CARNES

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 2, 2004

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker:
  Whereas, James E. Carnes served the people of Ohio as a member of the 
Ohio State Senate for 9 years; and
  Whereas, James E. Carnes has served as Chairman of the Senate's 
Finance Committeee, overseeing the State budget; and
  Whereas, James E. Carnes is currently the longest serving member of 
the Ohio State Senate; and
  Whereas, James E. Carnes has used his position within the Ohio State 
Senate to help better the lives of thousands of people; and
  Whereas, James E. Carnes has been appointed to continue his service 
to the citizens of Ohio as the Deputy Director of the Ohio Department 
of Natural Resources; and
  Whereas, James E. Carnes must be commended for his dedication to 
improving the State of Ohio and his willingness to continue this 
service through his new appointment.
  Therefore, I join with the residents of the entire 18th Congressional 
District of Ohio in celebrating James E. Carnes' 9 years of service in 
the Ohio State Senate and wish him the best of luck in his new 
position.

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