[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 16, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H665]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING JAMES C. HIGH

  (Mr. ROUZER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ROUZER. Madam Speaker, Columbus County and many throughout North 
Carolina and beyond are mourning the passing of Mr. James C. High, 
known to his many friends and colleagues as Jim.
  As the publisher of The News Reporter, a family-owned newspaper in 
Whiteville for 61 years, Mr. High was a strong advocate for a free 
press and was highly recognized in the industry for making The News 
Reporter a leading community newspaper.
  He has been long admired in the community for his years of dedicated 
leadership, service to others, and distinguished contributions to 
Columbus County.
  Mr. High's impact went beyond just the newspaper. He helped lead the 
effort to create the Committee of 100 to bring industry and jobs to 
Columbus County.
  He was influential in many different capital campaigns, including 
those for the Carolyn T. High Memorial Library, the Whiteville High 
School gymnasium, the Angel House Hospice Care Center, and many others 
too numerous to list.
  Jim High was a vital part of Columbus County, and he will be greatly 
missed. His was a life lived well, and he leaves a great legacy of 
enrichment that will continue to benefit many.

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