[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 140 (Monday, November 17, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1598]
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                 IN MEMORY OF CLARENCE ROBERTS JOHNSON

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                           HON. BRETT GUTHRIE

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 17, 2014

  Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in memory of Clarence Roberts 
Johnson. The New Haven, KY, native was elected mayor in 2010 and held 
that post until he passed away on August 28, 2014.
   A fixture in his community, ``Bobby'' wore many hats throughout his 
career. He was a licensed barber and a small business owner in the 
community. Bobby was committed to providing quality emergency services 
in Nelson County, both by establishing the Rolling Fork Fire Department 
and working to provide ambulance services. In addition, Bobby also 
served 18 years as the Police Chief in New Haven and was elected City 
Commissioner, serving two terms before becoming mayor.
   It is easy to see that Bobby had an eye for public safety. When 
concerns of flood waters arose in New Haven, Bobby walked the banks of 
the river and ultimately saw that the river course had changed. This 
discovery, which he ultimately shared with my office and the U.S. Army 
Corps of Engineers, will lead to a safer community.
   Bobby was always proud of living in New Haven and I know the city's 
residents were proud to call him their mayor. We will miss him and are 
thankful for his service.

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