[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 131 (Thursday, September 6, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1815]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 5, 2007

  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in heartfelt sorrow to mourn 
the passing of the Honorable Paul E. Gillmor, a true friend and a 
wonderful statesman for the people of Ohio. I was greatly saddened when 
I was told the terrible news of his passing this morning. The House of 
Representatives has lost a hardworking leader who was a friend to many 
on both sides of the aisle in this chamber.
  My heart goes out to his wife Karen, and their children Linda, Julie, 
Paul, Adam, and Connor during this difficult time. I will be keeping 
his memory, and his surviving family in my thoughts and prayers. I pray 
for his Washington, DC and Ohio Congressional staffers who have served 
him and the people of the 5th Congressional District of Ohio.
  Congressman Gillmor never forgot his roots and he was always a 
champion for the people who he represented in Congress. He won his 
first primary election for Congress by only 27 votes; the grit and 
determination that carried him to victory on that day never left him 
for the remainder of his service in Congress. When I first arrived to 
the House in 1997, I was instantly impressed with the plain-spoken 
gentleman from Ohio. He leaves behind a strong legacy of service to 
this House. I have lost a friend, and words cannot fully express my 
sorrow in his passing. God Bless.

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