[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 11195-11196]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING JAMES ROMAN CUTSHAW

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                           HON. PAUL C. BROUN

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 11, 2012

  Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a dear 
friend, a selfless humanitarian, a loving son, brother, husband,

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and father--Mr. James Roman Cutshaw, better known as Roman.
  In addition to his unwavering dedication to his family, Roman is also 
a lifelong Marine who served in World War II as an artilleryman. 
Roman's father taught him about how precious freedom and liberty are, 
as he served during World War I. He encouraged each of his sons to 
enlist as well. Not only did Roman make his father extremely proud, he 
also took away intangible life lessons about camaraderie, duty, and 
honor that are still with him today.
  After the war Mr. Cutshaw continued his education and received a 
Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He later moved his family from 
Greeneville, Tennessee, to Athens, Georgia, where he became a 
successful businessman, father to four boys, and pillar of the 
community.
  After his retirement, Mr. Cutshaw has continued an active and 
engaging lifestyle all the while maintaining a constant drive to better 
himself in every way possible. At age 77 he returned to school to 
obtain a second degree in Heating and Air Engineering and at age 86 he 
received a third degree in Theology. Roman maintains a garden large 
enough to feed several families in his community and has done countless 
free repairs on refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners in the 
hot Georgia summers for those not fortunate enough to afford these 
costly services. He is truly an example of what it means to put others' 
needs before your own and to always trust in the Lord.
  In 2011, Roman was diagnosed with cancer and is now in his hardest 
battle yet. Just last week, he turned 92 years old and days before was 
placed under the care of Hospice. Our thoughts and prayers are with 
him, but we know God has blessed and will continue to bless Roman. This 
is a man who has not been afraid to get his hands dirty or make 
sacrifices on behalf of his neighbors. He understands the value of a 
hard day's work, the loyalty it takes to make 50 years of marriage 
work, and above all, the importance of prayer. He has touched many 
lives, especially those of his children, and he continues to be an 
inspiration to all who know him. Please join me in honoring Roman and 
wishing him a very blessed 92nd birthday.

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