[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 952]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO JAMES E. CRIDER

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                            HON. LUKE MESSER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 21, 2015

  Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the life of 
James E. Crider, a great man of faith and the father of my good friend, 
Indiana State Senator Michael Crider.
  Jim was a loving and devoted husband to his wife of 63 years, Janet. 
Together, they were the proud parents of six children, 13 
grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. As traveling song 
evangelists for many years, Jim and his family valued their faith and 
were diligent leaders at the Shirley Church of the Nazarene. He spent 
an impressive 27 years at Chrysler and in retirement enjoyed hunting 
and spending time with his family.
  Jim taught his son Michael the value of hard work and the importance 
of being a man of integrity. He raised a great son who has become a 
valued leader in our state.
  I am very grateful for the friendship that I share with Michael and 
his wife Sherri. Today, it is my privilege to honor the life of 
Michael's father, James E. Crider.

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