[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 45 (Monday, March 9, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E279]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                     HONORING THE LIFE OF JON MYERS

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                             HON. JIM BANKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 9, 2020

  Mr. BANKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Jon Myers for his 
dedicated service to Whitley County, Indiana. Hoosiers in my hometown 
of Columbia City and throughout Whitley County owe a great debt of 
gratitude to Jon for ushering our region into a more prosperous future, 
and we wish him the very best as he retires from his post as president 
of Whitley County Economic Development Corporation (EDC).
  Under Jon's leadership, the Whitley County EDC has flourished. As of 
2019, Whitley County has higher homeownership, a higher workforce 
participation rate, more people with health insurance, and fewer 
residents in poverty than compared to the national average. The 
opportunity and prosperity Whitley County enjoy today is due in no 
small part to Jon's leadership.
  Jon's career is distinguished, defined by his active role in the 
broader northeast Indiana community. Prior to serving on Mitch Daniels' 
campaign for governor in 2004, Myers helped establish the law firm of 
Myers and Hockemeyer and held a senior role with Lincoln Life. In 2005, 
Jon became manager of the Indiana EDC office in Fort Wayne, where, in 
the years thereafter, determined to address problems facing Whitley 
County.
  He has worked tirelessly to ensure those living in the region have 
good jobs, can support their families and have the best quality of 
life. Although he will no longer lead the Whitley County EDC, his 
legacy will endure, and his commitment to the community and state will 
serve as a proud example for others in the years to come.

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