[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 57 (Thursday, April 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E462-E463]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       IN MEMORY OF JOHN McKIBBIN

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                       HON. JAIME HERRERA BEUTLER

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 14, 2016

  Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a 
beloved resident of Southwest Washington, John McKibbin. John was a 
respected leader and a dedicated community member whose life made a 
lasting impact on our region.
   Respected for his ability to bring people together, John was a 
lifelong servant. He began his career as a teacher at Columbia River 
High School and went on to serve in the Washington State House of 
Representatives,

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and then as a Clark County Commissioner. However, John's commitment to 
his community did not end after leaving public office. As a business 
leader, he continued to dedicate his time and effort to the community 
he so proudly represented until the end of his life.
   John was a bright light in his hometown of Vancouver. He 
participated in numerous volunteer projects and civic organizations 
including Leadership Clark County, Evergreen Habitat for Humanity, and 
the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. John's relentless energy, 
tireless passion, and genuine positivity spoke to how deeply he cared 
for his local community.
   Today, I want to honor John and the legacy of leadership he leaves 
behind. His dedication to making life better for the people in our 
region, and his love for his home will endure and serve as examples to 
those who strive to make our community a better place to live.
   I pray for peace for John's family during this difficult time.

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