[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 22 (Friday, February 11, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E208]
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                       IN MEMORY OF BILL PORTMAN

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 11, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Bill Portman, the father of our fellow colleague Senator Rob Portman. 
Bill was a loving father who taught his son the value of hard work and 
devotion to his community.
  Bill exemplified the American dream. He founded his own business, 
Portman Equipment Company. Through his hard work he was able to turn 
his business into a successful enterprise, one that eventually employed 
over 300 people in the Cincinnati community. Throughout this venture, 
his son, Rob was working right beside him, learning the virtue of hard 
work through his father.
  On top of being a successful businessman, he was also a loving and 
caring father. In fact, he always put his family first. He strove to 
teach his children the values that allowed him to be so successful. He 
made sure to pass on these values and educate his children on the 
importance of honesty, integrity, faith, respect for others and 
community service.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in remembrance Bill 
Portman. His achievements and legacy will forever be remembered. I 
extend my sincerest condolences to our colleague Rob Portman and the 
entire Portman family as they mourn the loss of this extraordinary and 
loving individual.

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