[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 31, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E14]
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                      TRIBUTE TO MR. JAMES REYOME

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 31, 2006

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I 
congratulate Mr. James Reyome on his retirement as Public Works 
Director for the Town of Griffith. James has spent over 40 years of his 
life dedicated to the interests of the residents of Griffith, Indiana. 
His career in public service has allowed him the opportunity to touch 
the lives of numerous people.
  James has accomplished many visionary goals throughout his career. He 
started his career with the Griffith Police Department in 1962, where 
he worked until 1983, spending the last 7 years as Chief of Police. 
James also worked security at LTV Steel. He then became Lake County 
Police Chief under then Sheriff Bob Stiglich. In 1997, he was named 
Town of Griffith Public Works Director, a position his father held for 
20 years. However, shortly before assuming the position of Public Works 
Director, James had a major stroke, followed by 2 milder strokes in 
2002 and August 2005, which caused him to speed up his retirement 
plans.
  James's family and friends should be proud of his efforts, as his 
leadership has served as a beacon of hope throughout the community. His 
longstanding commitment to improving the quality of life for the 
citizens in Griffith, Indiana is truly inspirational and should be 
commended. Our community has certainly been rewarded by the true 
service, uncompromising dedication, and loyalty displayed by Mr. 
Reyome.
  While James has dedicated a considerable amount of time and energy to 
his community, he has never limited the time he gives to his most 
important interest: his family. James and his wife, Anna, have 3 
children, 2 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask that you and my other distinguished 
colleagues join me in congratulating Mr. James Reyome for his 
outstanding devotion to Indiana's First Congressional District. His 
unselfish, lifelong dedication to those in need is worthy of the 
highest commendation, and I am proud to represent him in Congress.

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