[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 15, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H5592]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE GRAYDON K. KITCHENS, JR.

  (Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
life of the Honorable Graydon K. Kitchens, Jr., a giant of a man and my 
former law partner and mentor.
  Judges Kitchens' list of accomplishments is limitless. I could stand 
at this lectern for an hour listing off all of his accomplishments and 
barely scratch the surface.
  He was a husband of 62 years; father of three; proud grandfather of 
six; varsity pitcher at LSU, our alma mater; U.S. Army lieutenant; 
judge; chief justice; deacon; and a man of deep, profound faith.
  He provided wise counsel through troubling times to me and to so many 
countless others, and he is an irreplaceable senior statesman in the 
Louisiana Bar. I am among so many to consider him to be truly one of 
the greatest men we have ever known.
  As the patriarch of his family, Judge Kitchens planted roots in north 
Louisiana that will flourish for centuries. Our community lost a 
towering character and a leader, and we are so much better for the time 
that we had when he was here.
  Our prayers are with Roberta and the entire Kitchens family and all 
who loved him.
  Rest in peace, Judge Kitchens. God bless.

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