[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 206 (Thursday, December 14, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5994-S5995]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO JAMES M. COOPER

 Mr. YOUNG. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the service of 
Mr. James M. Cooper to Indiana's State banking system and in 
recognition of his retirement from the Conference of State Bank 
Supervisors, or CSBS. Jim has been an essential member of the CSBS team 
for over 10 years, first leading the CSBS policy and supervision team 
and, for the past 18 months, serving as president and chief executive 
officer of CSBS, bringing direction, leadership, and compassion after 
the sudden death of former CSBS president and chief executive officer 
John W. Ryan.
  During his tenure, Jim helped to advance the State system's strategy 
for strengthening and streamlining State regulation, known as Networked 
Supervision, and provided stability during a time of stress for the 
banking system. Jim brought innovation to State supervision and CSBS's 
core mission, particularly advancing data and analytics for the State 
system.
  In Jim's 40-year career, he proved himself to be a dedicated public 
servant to the State of Indiana. After graduating from Hanover College 
in Hanover, IN, he had a distinguished 30-year career at the Indiana 
Department of Financial Institutions, where he served as deputy 
director from 1994 to 2013. In that role, he oversaw the supervision 
and examination of all State-chartered depository institutions in 
Indiana, including banks, credit unions, corporate fiduciaries, savings 
banks, and savings associations.

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  Throughout his career, Jim has worked diligently to ensure a safe and 
sound financial services environment, including during the most 
tumultuous times in our economy. During the great recession and the 
more recent 2023 bank closures, Jim showed his steadfast ability to 
manage a difficult situation and minimize the effects of disruption 
within the industry.
  I know Jim will be missed by CSBS and the entire State banking 
system, and I wish him the best in his retirement.

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