[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 12]
[House]
[Pages 16620-16621]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               BIDDING FAREWELL TO OUTGOING OHIO MEMBERS

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Ohio 
(Mr. Turner) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I am here today to extend my sincere 
and best wishes as five of my fellow Ohioans will be leaving the House 
at the adjournment of this Congress.
  Ohioans have benefited greatly from the dedication and service of 
Representative Steve LaTourette, who occupies the Speaker's chair 
today; Representatives Dennis Kucinich; Jean Schmidt; Betty Sutton; and 
Steve Austria. On a personal note, I want to thank Representative Steve 
LaTourette for both his mentorship and his guidance and leadership in 
Congress.
  I've had the privilege of working across the aisle with each of these 
lawmakers in support of our fellow Buckeyes and Americans. Their 
service to our home State of Ohio and to our Nation will not end with 
this Congress.

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Their innovative ideas and selfless service will be felt long after 
they leave the people's House.
  I look forward to their future roles as Ohioans, committed to 
advancing the interests of our communities, our State, and our great 
country.

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