[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[House]
[Page 4892]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           A LIFE OF SERVICE

  (Mr. ROTHFUS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ROTHFUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the many 
accomplishments of the Honorable James Roddey, a dedicated husband, 
father, and grandfather, successful businessman, public servant, and 
United States marine. Jim, a native of North Carolina, found 
opportunity where generations of Americans have--western Pennsylvania.
  Last month, Jim stepped down as chairman of the Allegheny County 
Republican Committee. His tenure as county GOP chairman was the latest 
act in a career that included his historic election as Allegheny 
County's first-ever county executive in 1999.
  Throughout his successful business career, Jim applied his acumen and 
heart of service to community development and the nonprofit sector. 
Undoubtedly, Jim developed many of the values he applied in his career 
from his Marine Corps days, where he reached the rank of captain.
  Jim's peers and colleagues admire him for his ability to get the job 
done. He approached his career with exuberance and unmitigated 
diligence, creating a lasting impact on western Pennsylvania.
  I wish him as well as his wife of more than 60 years, Elin, all the 
best in their future endeavors.

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