[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 131 (Thursday, September 6, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1815]
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EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH 
OF THE HONORABLE PAUL E. GILLMOR, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE STATE OF OHIO

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                               speech of

                           HON. FRANK R. WOLF

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 5, 2007

  Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I rise with our colleagues today to pay 
tribute to the lifetime of public service of our late colleague Paul 
Gillmor of Ohio.
  I know this House today is in shock at the devastating news of Paul's 
passing just last night. I join in expressing profound sympathy to 
Paul's family--his wife Karen, two daughters Linda and Julie, and three 
sons, Paul Michael, and twins, Connor and Adam. Our thoughts and 
prayers are with them.
  Paul, who began his 10th term in the House in January, chose a noble 
life of serving his country. A graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and 
the University of Michigan Law SchooI, he attained the rank of captain 
while on active duty as an Air Force judge advocate during the Vietnam 
War. Before coming to Congress as the representative of the 5th 
District of Ohio, he diligently served the people of Ohio for 22 years 
in the Ohio Senate. As a state senator, he was unanimously elected 
Republican leader five times, and served as president of the Senate for 
three General Assemblies.
  Paul was a respected member of this House and friend to those on both 
sides of the aisle. He Ioved this institution and worked hard for the 
people of his district and for all Americans not only on national 
issues, but he also was unanimously elected in 2006 by representatives 
of the 26 NATO countries to serve as vice president of the NATO 
Parliamentary Assembly.
  Mr. Speaker, in remembering Paul Gillmor and his proud life of public 
service, I am reminded of the words of scripture in Matthew 25: ``Well 
done, good and faithful servant.''
  This House and this Nation will miss the service of Paul Gillmor. God 
bless you, Paul, and God's blessings on your family and many friends 
and constituents in Ohio.

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