[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 6, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E265]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING OWEN J. ROBERTS SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER JAMES B. FREES II

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                         HON. RYAN A. COSTELLO

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 6, 2018

  Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a 
true champion for students and a tireless advocate for educational 
excellence in the Owen J. Roberts School District.
  James B. ``Jamie'' Frees II graduated from Owen J. Roberts High 
School in 1989. He began giving back to his alma matter in December 
2009, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather by 
becoming a third-generation member of the Owen J. Roberts School Board.
  With a background in banking, Jamie was instrumental in the annual 
budget process and served as Finance Committee Chairman. He was later 
selected as Board Vice President and Board President.
  Jamie's contributions went well beyond serving as a School Board 
Member.
  As an OJR Music Parents Organization member, Jamie spent many 
weekends driving the equipment truck for the Marching Band and serving 
as announcer at the Fall Preview and Annual Cavalcade of Bands.
  In addition, he founded and served as president of the Coventry Rugby 
Football Club, was a member of the Famous Bucktown Boosters and a 
member of the board of the Charlestown Playschool.
  Sadly, Jamie passed away unexpectedly on February 1st. His death is a 
profound loss for the entire community.
  Mr. Speaker, I join the Owen J. Roberts community in mourning Jamie's 
passing, expressing gratitude for the countless ways he made the entire 
district better during his three terms on the school board, and 
extending my condolences to the Frees family.

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