[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 110 (Wednesday, July 15, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1074]
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                     RECOGNIZING MICHAEL F. COLLEY

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                           HON. STEVE STIVERS

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 15, 2015

  Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my mentor and 
friend Michael F. Colley, who passed away at the age of 78 on June 20, 
2015.
  Michael Colley was born in Youngstown, Ohio and grew up in Columbus, 
Ohio. After graduating from St. Charles Preparatory School, Michael 
attended the Ohio State University where he served as President of his 
fraternity, Kappa Sigma, and was a member of the baseball team. Michael 
continued his education at Ohio State after graduation in law school, 
where he earned his Juris Doctoral degree in 1961.
  Following his graduation from law school, Michael served in the Ohio 
National Guard and as an Assistant Prosecutor in the Columbus City 
Attorney's Office. Soon after, he went into private practice where he 
had an extremely successful career for his clients in personal injury, 
medical malpractice and product liability. Throughout his career, 
Michael served as president of state and national legal organizations: 
Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, the Franklin County Trial Lawyers 
Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the 
American Board of Trial Advocates. Michael is distinguished as the only 
person to serve as president of both the Association of Trial Lawyers 
of America and the American Board of Trial Advocates.
  Outside of the courtroom, Michael remained involved in his community 
and his alma mater. In 1968, Michael helped form the Direction for 
Youth and Families to help struggling youth and families in central 
Ohio. In 1991, Michael was appointed to the Board of Trustees for Ohio 
State and later served as Chairman of the Board. Michael rarely missed 
a Buckeye football or basketball game throughout his lifetime.
  Michael showed an incredible dedication to his community and public 
service throughout his life.

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