[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 103 (Thursday, June 25, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E994]
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                   IN HONOR OF JIM TUDOR'S RETIREMENT

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                            HON. DAVID SCOTT

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 25, 2015

  Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute 
to the accomplishments of a dear friend and colleague, Mr. Jim Tudor. 
Over the last twenty years, Mr. Tudor has left an indelible impression 
on the State of Georgia through his entrepreneurial advances and 
philanthropic endeavors.
   Whether it be in his church, his community, or business, Mr. Tudor 
strives to turn any challenge into an opportunity. In 1986, Mr. Tudor 
moved from a promising career as the Zone Manager for 7-Eleven to serve 
as a lobbyist for the Georgia Association of Convenience Stores, 
marking the beginning of a career that would be recognized as among the 
most prolific in Georgia's capitol community.
   Mr. Tudor's contributions have been recognized numerous times 
throughout his illustrious career. In 2000, Mr. Tudor received the 
Liberty Award from Brown & Williamson. Later, Mr. Tudor was honored 
with various Pigeon Awards from The Pigeon Committee, a group of fellow 
lobbyists for the State of Georgia. For three straight years, Mr. Tudor 
was named by James Magazine as one of the Top Ten Lobbyist for trade 
organizations.
   Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Tudor has used his success 
to empower those around him. Well known by his friends and family for a 
seemingly inexhaustible amount of energy, Mr. Tudor is an extremely 
active member of the Covington Rotary Club. On many weeknights he can 
be found volunteering for the Georgia Youth Assembly, the YMCA, and 
various other groups as a mentor and leader, where he passes on the 
practical skills he has accumulated through years of shaping Georgia's 
business climate.
   Mr. Speaker, I rise today to not only honor the impressive 
achievements of this man, but also to commend his compassionate 
contributions to my Congressional district and to the great State of 
Georgia. I ask my colleagues to join me in venerating this 
distinguished individual.

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