[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 26147]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



  IN RECOGNITION OF STATE REPRESENTATIVE JIM BUCHY FOR HIS SERVICE TO 
                                  OHIO

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 14, 2000

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary 
member of the Ohio House of Representatives and his outstanding 
contribution and dedication to the State of Ohio. Representative Jim 
Buchy currently serves as Assistant Majority Leader, representing the 
84th House District.
  During Representative Buchy's tenure, he has focused on myriad issues 
that make him a recognizable name in Ohio politics. Several years ago, 
Representative Buchy sponsored legislation to reform the tort system in 
the State of Ohio. His efforts in this area have dramatically advanced 
the need for tort reform. Another important focus of Representative 
Buchy's work has been in the area of agriculture. He represents one of 
the most productive agricultural districts in the State of Ohio. He has 
championed legislation that streamlines farmers' responsibilities while 
balancing the need to protect our environment.
  In eighteen years of service, Representative Buchy has received 
countless awards and recognition from various organizations. He has 
received numerous honors from the United Conservatives of Ohio, the 
Golden Feather Award from the Ohio Poultry Association, and the 
Outstanding Service Award in support of Vocational Education. 
Additionally, he has been honored by the National Federation of 
Independent Business as a Guardian of Small Business and has received 
the Ronald Reagan Excellence in Government Award.
  I would also like to recognize his wife, Sharon, and their two 
children, John and Kathryn, for supporting Representative Buchy's 
efforts in the Ohio House of Representatives.
  Mr. Speaker, Representative Jim Buchy is an asset to the State of 
Ohio and to his constituents. I ask my colleagues of the 106th Congress 
to join me in commending him for his eighteen years of service and to 
wish him the best in all of his future endeavors.

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