[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 136 (Tuesday, September 3, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E857]
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                  IN MEMORY OF JAMES D. ANDERSON, JR.

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 3, 2024

  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a special man, James D. 
Anderson, Jr. Mr. Anderson passed away on May 21, 2024. He served the 
people of Powell County as Judge-Executive.
  Mr. Anderson was born on June 4, 1975, in Winchester, KY. He 
graduated from Powell County High School and the University of Kentucky 
with a degree in Agricultural Economics. Mr. Anderson was a lifelong 
farmer and cherished his animals.
  Mr. Anderson was a strong advocate for the people of Powell County. 
He was elected County Judge Executive and served three terms in that 
important leadership position. He supported numerous worthy projects, 
including the creation of Hollerwood ATV Park, construction projects 
for the Emergency Dispatch and Operation Center, the Senior Citizens 
Center, the Animal Shelter, Recycling Center, and jail expansion 
projects. He worked on improving the infrastructure of Powell County by 
paving over 5 miles of gravel roads and being a part of over twenty 
bridge projects and flood mitigation projects. In 2019, Mr. Anderson 
was recognized by the Kentucky Association of Counties as the County 
Judge Executive of the Year.
  Mr. Anderson was a well-respected member of his community. He loved 
God and he loved his family. He was a member of Stanton Christian 
Church and the Powell County Lions Club. Mr. Anderson is survived by 
his wife Candace, his son James, and his daughter Josi.
  It is my honor to lift up the life of this dedicated public servant. 
Mr. Anderson's leadership and his love for Powell County will be 
greatly missed.

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