[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 29 (Thursday, February 14, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E184]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO THEODORE JOSEPH ``TED'' STATON

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                           HON. STEVE STIVERS

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 14, 2019

  Mr. STIVERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the people of 
Ohio's 15th Congressional District to celebrate the life and legacy of 
one of Upper Arlington, Ohio's most distinguished citizens, a man who 
devoted his life to the service of others, Mr. Theodore Joseph ``Ted'' 
Staton. His commitment to good, ethical governance cannot be 
understated, and he made a lasting impact on my city, Upper Arlington.
  An incredibly passionate and hardworking man, Mr. Staton valiantly 
offered his skills to Ohio serving as a City Manager for the City of 
Upper Arlington since 2011. He displayed strength and tenacity 
throughout his leadership positions on the Executive Board of the 
League of Women in Government, the Upper Arlington Community Foundation 
Board of Trustees, as the Chair of the Central Ohio Mayors and Managers 
Association, and the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission. Mr. Staton 
successfully led these organizations gracefully though both prosperous 
and challenging times. He continuously propelled Upper Arlington's 
community towards a bright and successful future.
  To attempt to quantify the impact Mr. Staton made is impossible. He 
was a firm believer in the value of good, ethical governance. Due to 
his proven track record of these values, Mr. Staton was awarded the 
2019 Outstanding Mentor Award from the International City/County 
Management Association; 2018 Upper Arlington Stewardship Award, and 
2018 Ohio City Manager's Association Award for Career Achievement. His 
legacy will live on in the memories of those who knew him and loved 
him: his wife Carol; two sons, Paul and Bennet; and his extended family 
and friends.
  As a dedicated public servant, community leader, family man, friend, 
and mentor Mr. Staton consistently seized upon new opportunities to 
enrich the lives of others. He enhanced the teamwork and collaboration 
with every organization he joined. Upper Arlington, Ohio is undeniably 
a better place because of Mr. Staton and the tremendous life of public 
service he lived, and I am honored to celebrate his legacy.

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