[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 84 (Friday, May 14, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2320]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                FAREWELL TO REPRESENTATIVE STEVE STIVERS

  (Mr. BALDERSON asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. BALDERSON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to bid farewell to my dear 
friend, Representative Steve Stivers, as he embarks on a new adventure 
leading the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.
  A career soldier, Steve has served more than 30 years in the Ohio 
Army National Guard and holds the rank of major general. He served the 
United States overseas during Operation Iraqi Freedom where he led 400 
soldiers and contractors. For his leadership, he was awarded the Bronze 
Star. In a battle closer to home, Steve served on the front lines in 
America's fight against the opioid epidemic. Steve was a champion for 
the cause of civility not just in politics, but in our daily lives and 
founded the Congressional Civility and Respect Caucus.
  Just as Steve has left his mark here in the Halls of Congress and in 
the lives of so many Americans, I know he will continue to do big 
things as president and CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and as a 
champion for job growth across our State.

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