[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 91 (Thursday, June 23, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1174]
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                          HONORING JAMES ADDY

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                       HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 23, 2011

  Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and honor, James Addy, 
the mayor of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Mayor Addy will retire this 
month after 10 successful years in the mayor's office. Jim has been 
Mayor since 2001 and is a professor of social studies at Bowie State 
University, where he teaches courses in American history. He has served 
a stalwart career as a public official and has worked relentlessly to 
improve his community.
  Mayor Addy brought an honest and clear vision to Harper's Ferry where 
he has worked to bring a better life to its citizens. I have always 
valued his wise counsel.
  In his terms in office, Mayor Addy has applied his wealth of 
knowledge. As a professor, he knows the common thread of American 
history and how lessons learned in the past are often repeated in the 
future. As a teacher and former assistant principal, he applied his 
ability to build relationships and mentor those who will follow in his 
footsteps, especially the younger generation. And finally as a product 
of a childhood in a neighborhood of Baltimore, he brought the idea of 
working for a better community and a greater good.
  Mayor Addy, I hope that you enjoy your time out of public service. I 
know you will continue to teach and affect the young lives that you so 
believe in. I know that you will continue to be involved in all aspects 
of Harpers Ferry and its future.
  You have done a great job. I wish you the very best.

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