[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 117 (Thursday, August 2, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Page S5952]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        REMEMBERING JANIE CATRON

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, today I rise in memory of Janie Catron 
of Corbin, KY. Elaine and I mourn the passing of our dear friend Janie, 
who served as my field representative in eastern Kentucky for many 
years when I was first elected to the Senate. She was a great friend 
and she will be missed. Elaine and I send our condolences to Janie's 
family and to all those who knew her.
  Born on July 2, 1940, in Eubank, KY, to Jesse and Pauline Griffin, 
Janie was a registered nurse by trade. She was ordained in the Sacred 
Order of Deacons with the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington and began 
serving as Chaplain of St. Agnes House. She also was my eastern 
Kentucky field representative for 10 years.
  Always interested in politics, Janie was active her whole life in 
civic service to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. In 1977, she was named 
the Fifth District governor of the Kentucky Federation of Empowered 
Women. She, besides aiding me in eastern Kentucky, was active in the 
State central committee and even became secretary of the committee. In 
recognition of her dedication to Kentucky and the Republican Party, in 
1995, she was inducted into the Fifth District Lincoln Hall of Fame, 
which honors Kentuckians who have committed to promoting the values of 
the Republican Party.
  Yet, Janie's legacy is greater than her career and political 
recognitions. As a pastor, she will be remembered as a woman who aided 
those around her and helped improve their lives. As a mother, she will 
be remembered as a selfless woman who always loved her children. As a 
friend, I will forever admire how hard she worked for the people she 
loved and the causes in which she believed.
  Today, I ask my colleagues in the Senate to join me in extending 
condolences to Janie Catron's children, family, and friends. The Times 
Tribune, a publication from Whitley County, KY, published an obituary 
that highlighted Janie's life achievements. Mr. President, I ask 
unanimous consent that said article appear in the Record.
  There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in 
the Record, as follows:

       [From the Times Tribune, July 10, 2012]

                              Janie Catron

       Reverend Janie G. Catron, 72, of Lexington, passed away 
     Sunday, July 8, 2012, at the University of Kentucky Chandler 
     Medical Center in Lexington.
       Janie was born on July 2, 1940, in Eubank, daughter of the 
     late Jesse and Pauline Griffin. She was a member of the 
     Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Lexington. Janie was 
     ordained in the Sacred Order of Deacons with The Episcopal 
     Diocese of Lexington, where she served as a chaplain of St. 
     Agnes House. She was very devout to her calling and held a 
     particular interest in pastoral care. She was selfless and 
     giving in her actions, words, and deeds, and genuinely 
     enjoyed helping to improve the lives of those around her. A 
     registered nurse by profession, she also enjoyed Kentucky 
     politics and worked for 10 years as the eastern Kentucky 
     field representative for U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell. She will 
     be fondly missed by all who knew her.
       Janie is survived by her children, Frances Catron Cadle 
     (Ron), Lexington; Reba Catron Beirise (Tim), Lexington; Dr. 
     Charles Paul Catron (Nicky), Vidalia, Ga.; and James Catron 
     (Lillian), London; a sister, Kay Denham (Jackson), Somerset; 
     a brother, Jeff Griffin (Sue), Eubank; one daughter-in-law, 
     Sharon Wagers, Rome, Ga.; grandchildren, Matthew Alexander, 
     Caneyville; Laura Catron, Lexington; Frank Thomas, Frankfort; 
     Frank H. ``Hank'' Catron III, Rome, Ga.; Takoda and Emily 
     Hacker, London; Mary Lauren and Julia Catron, Vidalia, Ga.; 
     and one great-grandchild, Collin Alexander, Southshore; along 
     with a host of family and friends.
       She was preceded in death by her son Frank H. ``Casey'' 
     Catron Jr.
       Visitation will be held today (Tuesday, July 10, 2012) at 
     Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, 3421 Harrodsburg Rd., Lexington, 
     Ky. from 5 to 8 p.m.
       A celebration of Janie's life will be held on Wednesday, 
     July 11, 2012, at 10 a.m. at The Church of the Good Shepherd, 
     533 E. Main St., Lexington, Ky.
       A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2012, in 
     her longtime home of Corbin at O'Neil Funeral Home, 201 N. 
     Kentucky St., Corbin, Ky., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a 
     second celebration of life following at 1 p.m.
       In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the St. 
     Agnes House, 635 Maxwelton Court, Lexington, Ky. 40508, or to 
     the ALS Association, Development Department, 27001 Agoura 
     Rd., Suite 250, Calabasas Hills, Calif. 91301.

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