[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 24, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E967]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING JAMES ``JIM'' E. TUDOR

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                       HON. LYNN A. WESTMORELAND

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 24, 2015

  Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I honor 
today a dedicated Georgia citizen and leader, James ``Jim'' E. Tudor. 
After a 29-year-long career, Jim Tudor has recently announced his 
retirement from the Georgia Association of Convenience Stores, where he 
has contributed his time and loyalty since January 1987.
  Before dedicating his career to Georgia's convenience store industry, 
Mr. Jim Tudor worked for nine years at 7-Eleven, followed by two years 
of committed service in the United States Army. He is also a 1972 
graduate from the University of Cincinnati.
  In 2000, Jim Tudor was honored with the Liberty Award from Brown & 
Williamson, a now-retired American tobacco company responsible for 
producing many of the United States' popular cigarette brands. Jim has 
also received various Pigeon Awards presented by The Pigeon Committee, 
a group of fellow Georgia lobbyists. Namely, in 2012, Jim received the 
annual Pigeon Award for his work towards the legalization of Sunday 
alcohol sales in Georgia. Mr. Tudor was again recognized by James 
Magazine as one of the Top 10 Lobbyists and Associations in Georgia for 
three consecutive years, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
  Aside from his notable career and presence in the Georgia Association 
of Convenience Stores, Jim maintains a strong presence in the Covington 
Rotary, and, previously, the South Dekalb Rotary. Within his community 
he acts as an active mentor and leader, dedicating his time to the 
Georgia Youth Assembly and The YMCA, amongst various other youth 
groups. Jim is also a devout Christian and has served in various 
leadership roles in his church.
  Jim and his wife, Sandra Tudor, have four children--James, Kelly, 
Bobby and Bill--and five grandchildren to whom Jim, known better (more 
affectionately?) as ``Poppy'' to his grandkids, refers to as ``the 
reward you get for not killing your children''. Upon retirement, 
Georgia natives Jim and Sandra Tudor plan to roam the countryside in 
their beloved retro-style 2015 Mellow Yellow Winnebago.
  Over the past three decades, James E. Tudor has been a crucial and 
unforgettable part of the Georgia Association of Convenience Stores. 
His service in and out of the workplace has left a lasting impact, and 
I am pleased to have had the opportunity to meet such a devoted Georgia 
citizen. A leader, mentor, veteran and friend--Jim, on behalf of the 
Georgia community, I offer the sincerest thank you and best wishes on 
your retirement.

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