Chris Murphy: “Mr. Speaker, H.R. 985, introduced by my distinguished colleague from the State of Ohio (Mr. Gillmor), designates the…”

“Mr. Speaker, H.R. 985, introduced by my distinguished colleague from the State of Ohio (Mr. Gillmor), designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 111 West Washington Street in Bowling Green, Ohio, as the Delbert L. Latta Post Office Building. Mr. Speaker, this is a special day for this House as we have a chance here to honor one of our own former Members. U.S. Representative Delbert Latta, or Del, as he was affectionately known, worked 30 years for the people of the great State of Ohio's fifth district. He was one of the House's most devoted Members, and I am proud to be a part of these proceedings to honor him today. Del grew up in northwest Ohio before serving our country in the Ohio National Guard and Marine Corps Reserve. After graduating from Ohio Northern University's law school in 1943, Del Latta began to practice law in Bowling Green. Ten years later, he sought and won a seat in the Ohio State senate, to which he was reelected two times. Finally, in November of 1958, Del Latta was elected to the 86th Congress, beginning a career where he spent most of his time fighting for fiscal prudence.”