[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 132 (Friday, September 7, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1827]
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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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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 5, 2007

  Mr. WALSH of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor my friend 
and colleague, the Honorable Paul Gillmor.
  Throughout his life Paul was a dedicated servant for the people of 
his home state of Ohio and his country. He proudly served in the United 
States Air Force, attaining the rank of Captain.
  In 1967 Paul began what would become a long and successful political 
career. He served 22 years in the Ohio State Senate, and he served as 
Republican leader five times. A classmate of mine, in 1989 he began the 
first of 10 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives serving the 
people of the 5th District in Ohio. Paul was the senior member of the 
Committee on Financial Services and the Ranking Republican on the 
Financial Institutions Subcommittee. He also served as a member of the 
Subcommittees on Capital Markets and Housing. Paul had a lot of 
responsibilities in serving the second largest district in Ohio, but he 
did so valiantly and with tremendous success, showing that he was a 
true leader. He served eight terms as a member of the Republican Whip 
Team, including serving as Deputy Minority Whip. Paul was also 
unanimously elected to serve as Vice President of the NATO 
Parliamentary Assembly. His ability to lead earned Paul great respect 
amongst his colleagues and his constituents.
  His length and success of service was evidence of how he truly 
listened to his constituents and did all that he could to help them. He 
was the consummate professional--always putting the best interests of 
his constituents and his country ahead of partisanship by being willing 
to work across party lines to successfully achieve goals.
  Paul was a soldier, a state senator, and a congressman, but the roles 
he cherished most were that of husband and father. Few things meant 
more to Paul than his constituency, but his family definitely ranked 
number one in his life. Paul's five children were his pride and joy. 
His happiest times were spent with his wife and children.
  My deepest heartfelt condolences go out to Paul's wife Karen and his 
children Linda, Julie, Paul Michael, Connor, and Adam. My thoughts and 
prayers and those of my wife Dede are with them at this difficult time, 
and we thank them for sharing Paul with us for so many years. He was a 
wonderful friend and colleague and will be sorely missed.

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