[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 17 (Monday, February 2, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E147-E148]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN JOHN T. MYERS

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                            HON. TODD ROKITA

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 2, 2015

  Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Congressman John T. 
Myers, an American patriot, a dedicated public servant and a great 
Hoosier who passed away on January 27, 2015. I consider the words 
recorded on the floor of this House to be the official record of our 
nation. As such, please allow me to submit the following:
  John Myers was born and raised in Covington, Indiana and graduated 
from Covington High School. His service to our Nation began immediately 
after his high school graduation when he joined the United States Army. 
He later earned his B.S. at Indiana State University in 1951 and also 
attended Eastern Illinois University where he was a member of Sigma Pi.
  Though working in the Indiana banking industry, Myers never abandoned 
his farming roots as he continued to work a farm in Fountain County. 
Before long however, Myers returned his attention to public service 
becoming a member of this honorable House of Representatives. He first 
took office in 1967, winning fifteen consecutive elections and 
continuing his admirable public service for 30 years before retiring in 
1997.
  During his tenure representing Indiana's 7th District in the United 
States Congress.
  Mr. Myers became known locally as an essential player in the 
Lafayette Railroad Relocation Project, a three decades long project 
that moved the trains from city streets and into a dedicated corridor. 
The Main Street Bridge was in fact renamed in his honor after the 
pedestrian bridge was opened as part of the rail relocation project.
  As Indiana Governor Pence noted while paying tribute to Congressman 
Myers, ``The legacy of public service he leaves behind is unmatched, 
and we do well to strive to emulate his example.''

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  Congressman Myers passed away in his Covington home leaving behind 
his wife Carol, daughters Carol Ann Myers and Lori Jan Kerns, seven 
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
  I offer my sincerest condolences to the Myers family. We grieve with 
you as we mourn the loss of a great Hoosier who lived a life of servant 
leadership while humbly representing our district in the U.S. House of 
Representatives for three decades. Congressman Myers legacy will not be 
forgotten. His example is a challenge to all of us to rededicate 
ourselves to serving in our communities and working with our neighbors.

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