[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11146]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING STATE SENATOR RUSS POTTS

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                           HON. FRANK R. WOLF

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 2, 2007

  Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to bring the attention of the 
House to the retirement of Virginia State Senator Russ Potts. In 
February, Russ announced that he will not seek reelection in November 
and it is my pleasure today to recognize his hard work and dedication 
to the people of the 27th District of Virginia.
  Born and raised in Winchester, Russ had a paper route and delivered 
milk as a young boy to help contribute to his family's income. Self-
made, Russ majored in journalism at the University of Maryland before 
returning to Winchester to take a job as the sports editor of The 
Winchester Star. A homegrown Republican, Russ eventually went on to a 
career in sports promotion before running for State Senate 1991. As 
chairman of the Senate Education and Health Committee and member of the 
Commerce and Labor, Finance, Privileges and Elections and Rules 
committees, Russ has made a lasting contribution during the four terms 
he has served the Commonwealth of Virginia. Russ has dedicated a large 
portion of his career to public service and will be sorely missed.
  Russ is a man of high moral character, a true Virginia gentleman, 
family man, and loyal friend. I would be remiss today if I didn't also 
recognize Russ's unwavering dedication to his wife Emily, three 
daughters, and grandchildren. I ask that my colleagues in the House 
rise today and join with me in recognizing the outstanding career of 
Russ Potts.

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