[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 56 (Wednesday, April 28, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E687]
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         HONORING THE MEMORY OF MASON, OHIO MAYOR LOUIS J. EVES

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                            HON. ROB PORTMAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 28, 2004

  Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of a 
friend, respected elected official and distinguished constituent, Louis 
J. Eves, who passed away on Friday, April 16, 2004.
  Known as the father of Mason, Ohio, Lou will be remembered for his 
dedication to Mason and was the longest serving mayor in the city's 
history--sixteen years. Appointed to the Mason City Council in 1973, 
Lou was reelected five times. His vision for the city could be summed 
up as growth with control, and he helped Mason become the growing and 
prosperous city it is today. He also paved the way for toll free 
calling from Mason to Cincinnati; urged additional park funding; and 
pushed for construction of a municipal swimming pool, which was 
eventually named for him.
  A Mason resident for more than thirty years, Lou was the owner of 
Mason's Houston Inn Restaurant, a Warren County landmark for many 
years. Lou bought the restaurant in 1959, expanded it three times, and 
it is still run by his family.
  Lou was also an Army Master Sergeant who served his country 
honorably. He served in Korea and completed multiple tours of duty in 
World War II. The first life member of the Landen Kings Chamber of 
Commerce, Lou was one of only four lifetime Mason Kiwanians.
  Lou is survived by his devoted wife, Frances; his children, David, 
Michael, Lou and Kathy; eleven grandchildren and four great-
grandchildren.
  I am grateful to have had his friendship and counsel, and all of us 
in Southwest Ohio have benefited from Lou's leadership and his strong 
example in our lives.

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