[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 117 (Wednesday, July 16, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1476]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN RECOGNITION OF THE HONORABLE J. BENJAMIN EWING

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 16, 2008

  Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise 
today to recognize the Honorable J. Benjamin Ewing, State 
Representative for the 35th Representative district for the great State 
of Delaware. Representative Ewing has represented his district 
honorably and with great distinction since 1987. However, his public 
service did not begin then but rather as a young man when he served our 
country in Korea in the United States Marine Corps and then for 20 
years with the Delaware State Police where he rose to the rank of 
Lieutenant Colonel. His work in community service, government and 
politics has provided Delawareans and the constituents of his district 
with tremendous peace of mind knowing that an individual of 
Representative Ewing's stature was always willing to look after the 
best interest of his constituents while giving them the best possible 
service.
  During my years as Governor and in the U.S. House of Representatives, 
I have always enjoyed working with Representative Ewing to assist him 
and the constituents of his district on issues relating to social 
security, highways, postal service, development, health care, and the 
many other issues his constituents face on a daily basis. During his 
career in government, Ben has always put the people of his district 
first and worked diligently on their behalf. While the people of the 
35th Representative District will elect a new Representative this fall, 
they will have a difficult time finding a Representative as qualified, 
humble, or one who works as patiently on a daily basis to assist their 
each and every need.
  Ben was instrumental in identifying the need to renovate and develop 
the new visitors center in Bridgeville, Delaware as a combined State 
Police barracks, paramedic unit and service center, and as a result it 
now bears his name. His commitment to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 
NRA, American Legion and his Scottish heritage is without question.
  I want to publicly thank, recognize and acknowledge Ben Ewing for his 
many decades of service and numerous contributions to the State of 
Delaware. He is an excellent role model for those who aspire to serve 
their community through public service and he has raised the bar for 
all who follow in his footsteps. While I will miss working with Ben on 
a regular basis to solve issues facing our constituents, I hope to 
continue to seek his counsel and advice on issues of importance to all 
Delawareans. He has been a good friend to me and all Delawareans.




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