[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)]
[House]
[Pages H666-H667]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING JAMES ``JIM'' P. CITRANO

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair now recognizes the gentleman from 
Florida, Mr. Rutherford, for 5 minutes.


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  On January 13, 2026, page H666, in the third column, the 
following appeared: (Mr. RUTHERFORD of Florida was recognized to 
address the House for 5 minutes.)
  
  The online version has been corrected to read: The SPEAKER pro 
tempore. The Chair now recognizes the gentleman from Florida, Mr. 
Rutherford, for 5 minutes.


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  Mr. RUTHERFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of 
James ``Jim'' P. Citrano, who passed away this last August at the age 
of 83.
  Jim was born on January 2, 1942, in Newark, New Jersey. After 
graduating

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from Colgate University, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 
the U.S. Marine Corps.
  In 1967, Jim was deployed to Vietnam as an H-34 helicopter pilot with 
the HMM-363, also known as the Lucky Red Lions. They were flying 
assault support missions, earning Jim the Distinguished Flying Cross.
  After the war, Mr. Speaker, this American hero relocated to 
Jacksonville, Florida, with his wife and four children. There, he built 
a successful 40-year career in commercial real estate property 
management, development, and brokerage.
  Always a community servant, Mr. Citrano generously dedicated his 
time, serving on numerous boards, including St. Vincent's Hospital and 
the University of North Florida.
  As a law-and-order man, Jim was also a faithful supporter of the 
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. As sheriff, I was very proud to call him 
my friend.
  Jim was a valued member of our northeast Florida community and will 
be greatly missed by all. I pray for Mr. Citrano's beloved family and 
friends as they mourn this great loss.

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