[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 195 (Tuesday, December 11, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1636]
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              CONGRATULATING JOHN NICHOLAS ``NICKY'' SMITH

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                           HON. JAMES COMER-

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 11, 2018

  Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate John Nicholas 
``Nicky'' Smith, Mayor of Albany in the 1st District of Kentucky, on 
his retirement from public office and offer my best wishes as he 
focuses on doing what he enjoys most--spending time with his loved 
ones.
  As a staunch advocate for the citizens of Albany throughout his 
tenure, Mayor Smith secured over $27 million in grants and loans to 
improve the livelihood of each of his neighbors through improvements to 
downtown infrastructure and the expansion of vital community services. 
His leadership on Area Development District Boards of Directors and his 
chairmanship and involvement with multiple community boards and 
committees during his career are a testament to his fervent spirit and 
lifelong commitment to bettering those around him.
  I join with his family and friends as well as all those who have 
benefited from his efforts to wish him the best in this new chapter of 
his life. I am grateful for his steadfast leadership and profound 
influence on countless residents of the 1st District of Kentucky.

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