[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 65 (Monday, April 23, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S2341]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO RICHARD W. POGUE

 Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, today I wish to honor the 
achievements of Richard W. Pogue on the occasion of his 90th birthday. 
Mr. Pogue is a respected attorney and community leader who continues to 
this day to work tirelessly to serve greater Cleveland, the State of 
Ohio, and our country. The impact of his generosity, commitment to the 
northeast Ohio community where he lives, and tradition of service has 
touched countless organizations and individuals. I am pleased to 
recognize Mr. Pogue's over six decades of service today.
  Mr. Pogue was born on April 26, 1928. He graduated from Cornell 
University in 1950 and the University of Michigan Law School in 1953. 
After serving 3 years, from 1954 to 1957, in the office of the Judge 
Advocate General, U.S. Army, in the Pentagon, he was honorably 
discharged with the rank of captain and joined the Cleveland law firm 
of Jones, Day, Cockley & Reavis as an associate in 1957. He became a 
partner in the firm nearly 60 years ago.
  In 1984, Pogue became managing partner of the firm, which was at this 
time known as Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue. During the 9 years he spent 
as managing partner, he led the firm during a period of unprecedented 
growth, including taking the firm into international markets. His area 
of practice has primarily focused on antitrust and corporate takeover 
work, and he has served as a mediator in a large number of major 
commercial disputes.
  Mr. Pogue retired from Jones Day in 1994, only to take on a second 
career as senior adviser to Dix & Eaton, a Cleveland public relations 
firm. He returned to Jones Day in 2004 and currently serves as senior 
adviser to the firm.
  Mr. Pogue's distinguished professional career as an accomplished 
lawyer and corporate adviser alone warrants this recognition. However, 
his caring leadership and dedication to civic engagement is even more 
impressive and has left a lasting impact on countless organizations 
throughout our community and State. He has served as chairperson of 
many organizations, including the Cleveland Foundation, Greater 
Cleveland Growth Association, Business Volunteers Unlimited, University 
Hospitals, and the Cleveland Council on World Affairs. He is known for 
his commitment to helping young people, improving our neighborhoods, 
many philanthropic endeavors, advising public and private sector 
leaders, and guiding business organizations through changing times. He 
chairs the advisory committee for the Regula Institute at Mount Union 
University and was a founding trustee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 
and Museum. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association Committee 
to preserve the legacy of Ohio Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer, the 
Access to Justice Task Force appointed by Ohio's Supreme Court Chief 
Justice, and the Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation.
  He continues to be committed to higher education and has remained an 
active contributor to the University of Michigan Law School, which 
honored him as the inaugural recipient of the Michigan Law School 
Distinguished Alumni Award. He has served as a trustee of Case Western 
Reserve University, University of Akron, and the Cleveland Institute of 
Music.
  As he approaches his 90th birthday, Mr. Pogue is known to rise early 
each morning, work long days, and engage with community leaders and 
citizens in a wide variety of endeavors. He is a dedicated and loving 
husband, father, and grandfather to his wife, Patricia; their three 
children, Mark, Tracy and David; and their eight grandchildren. He is 
modest and quietly effective. His kind nature, integrity, 
professionalism, and dedication to community service has touched the 
lives of so many and has truly made a difference for greater Cleveland, 
our State, and Nation. It is my pleasure to recognize Richard W. Pogue 
and offer my best wishes as his family, friends, and the community he 
loves gather to celebrate his 90th birthday.

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