[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 109 (Thursday, July 7, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H4481]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         PRAYERS FOR BEN CRAIG

  (Mr. YODER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. YODER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ben Craig, a 
longtime community leader in Overland Park, in my district, who is, 
sadly, battling liver cancer. Ben is known around town as the 
``Grandfather of Overland Park'' and ``Mr. Johnson County.''
  As a founder of the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce, he helped 
develop and expand Johnson County Community College, a crown jewel in 
the metro area. As a member of our Rotary Club, Ben has set the bar 
pretty high, with 52 years of perfect attendance.
  Ben truly embodies our Rotary motto ``service above self.'' Whether 
it was raising money for the college, Harvesters, or for one of my 
family's favorite destinations and landmarks in Overland Park, the 
Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead, he encourages others to step up and 
be part of our community and to give back.
  I consider Ben a mentor and friend, and I am grateful to know him. 
His impact will be felt for generations.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in saying a prayer for Ben and his family 
in these hard times as he fights against this horrible disease.

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