[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 40 (Monday, March 3, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H941]
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                       HONORING JAMES ROGER RICE

  (Mr. LATIMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LATIMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of James 
Roger Rice, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, attorney, and a man 
of deep faith, who passed away on February 16, 2025.
  Roger was a standout student athlete at Hutchinson Technical High 
School and earned a full college scholarship to play basketball at 
King's College in Pennsylvania. He pursued his J.D. at the University 
of Buffalo where, after a fateful meeting, he met his future wife, 
Gail, on their first day at law school.
  They started a law firm together, Rice & Rice, which eventually 
included both of their sons, serving countless clients with integrity 
and compassion.
  Gail and their son Jared have both served as city judges in the city 
of New Rochelle. Roger's faith, instilled in him at a young age by his 
mother, was central to who he was. His commitment to his faith was 
evident in how he lived: serving his community and mentoring others.
  Roger left a lasting impression on the New Rochelle community in the 
16th District, touching many lives, and will be greatly missed.
  Rest in power, Roger.

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