[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 90 (Wednesday, June 11, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E959]
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                   HONORING THE LIFE OF JIM F. KILCUR

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                          HON. PATRICK MEEHAN

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 11, 2014

  Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, James F. Kilcur, 62, of West Chester, 
Pennsylvania died Wednesday, February 19, 2014. Born in Northeast 
Philadelphia, Jim was a proud Philadelphia native and pillar of his 
community.
  Jim was a labor lawyer admired for his trusted counsel and respected 
by all for his ability to broker a deal. Jim stood out at Saul Ewing 
LLP, as partner, and at South Eastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority or 
SEPTA, as General Counsel for nearly a decade. Then, just as now, 
everyone knew Jim.
  I had the pleasure to work with Jim during his time at SEPTA. Jim was 
a confident, intelligent man, and while tolerant of others positions, 
was steadfast in his own. He was decisive, and there was no waffling or 
ambiguity in his thinking.
  Jim was chairman of the board of trustees of his alma mater, DeSales 
University in Center Valley and proud alumni of Cardinal Dougherty High 
School.
  Last week I attended the Transportation Management Association of 
Chester County for their annual legislative breakfast. At breakfast, 
the Transportation Management Association of Chester County 
posthumously named Jim as Executive Director Emeritus. I cannot think 
of someone more deserving of this distinction than Jim and I join the 
Transportation Management Association of Chester County in honoring 
Jim's service.
  I would like to commend Jim on his devoted service to the Catholic 
Church, impressive career history, and life of love and caring concern 
for his family especially his wife Maria Theresa; three sons, James 
Francis III, wife Kristen and granddaughter Annabel Katherine; Patrick 
and fiancee Julie; and Matthew.
  Let me end by suggesting we remember that Jim left us too soon. But 
we know--because this was Jim--he left a lasting legacy. Jim's spirit, 
and example of a good life, well lived, helping others, will always be 
with us.

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