[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 14]
[House]
[Page 19200]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING JIM HOFFMAN OF WAYNE COUNTY, NEW YORK

  (Mr. KATKO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of Wayne County, 
New York's most dedicated public servants, Jim Hoffman, and to send him 
off on a well-deserved retirement.
  Jim's esteemed career in public service began when he enlisted in the 
U.S. Navy as a young man. It continued with his 30 years with the New 
York State Police, five terms serving as town supervisor in Williamson 
and 10 years as chairman of the Wayne County Board of Supervisors.
  Jim has faithfully served the constituents in the Town of Williamson 
and all of Wayne County. Under his leadership, Wayne County is 
certainly a better place to live. He has lowered taxes in Williamson, 
kept taxes stable across the county, supported our region's vast 
community of growers and farmers, emerged as a leader in the fight 
against Plan 2014, and made the Town of Williamson the first in all of 
New York State to function 100 percent on solar power.
  There is no question that Jim's lifetime of service deserves 
recognition. He has been a great friend, mentor, and confidant 
throughout my time representing the people of the 24th Congressional 
District in the House of Representatives. I am so very appreciative for 
all that he has done for me and for our community.
  Jim, congratulations to you on a long and distinguished career. Enjoy 
your retirement with your children and grandchildren. God bless you.

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