[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 28 (Thursday, March 10, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E421]
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               A PROCLAMATION IN MEMORY OF JOHN K. FINLEY

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 10, 2005

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker,
  Whereas, I hereby offer my heartfelt condolences to the family, 
friends, and community of Mayor John K. Finley; and
  Whereas, Mayor Finley was a father, counselor, leader, friend, and 
mentor to thousands and will be deeply missed. His achievements and 
example will be always remembered; and
  Whereas, Mayor Finley was a member of the West Virginia Fire 
Association, Ohio Fire Chief Association, and the Ohio Firemen's 
Association. He was the longest active member of the M&M Volunteer Fire 
Department; and
  Whereas, Mayor Finley was a charter member and Elder of the Church of 
the Gospel Ministry in McConnelsville, and also a former member of the 
First Presbyterian Church of McConnelsville, where he served as Sunday 
School superintendent and treasurer; and
  Whereas, Mayor Finley lived his life as a servant of the people as 
mayor and councilman of McConnelsville for more than 31 years, during 
which, his proudest accomplishments were the establishment of the Hawk 
Missile Site, the McConnelsville Swimming Pool, and updating 
McConnelsville's water and sewer systems; and
  Whereas, the understanding and caring to which he gave to others will 
stand as a monument to a truly fine person. His life and dedication 
gave joy to all who knew him.
  Therefore, while I understand how words cannot express our grief at 
this most trying of times, I offer this token of profound sympathy to 
the family, friends, and colleagues of Mayor John Finley.

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