[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 131 (Thursday, September 6, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1819]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH TITUS

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 6, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Joseph 
Crovatt Titus, a 20-year resident of Southern Nevada.
  Joseph ``Joe'' Crovatt Titus was born December 5, 1930 in 
Thomasville, Georgia. He served several years in the U.S. Air Force, 
including time at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada. After 
settling in Trifton, Georgia he served as the director of the Tift 
County Building Department and ran a number of businesses. He came to 
the Las Vegas Valley in March of 1986 and became the director of the 
Department of Building and Safety for the city of Henderson, Nevada. 
Being a member of the International Conference of Building Officials, 
Joe helped to guide the enormous growth of Henderson. Known for his 
stories about the South and human nature, Joe himself enjoyed cooking 
and was zealous in his beliefs as well as generous with his 
possessions.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Joseph Crovatt Titus. His 
dedication on behalf of the local community is admirable and I applaud 
his efforts.

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