Louis Stokes: “I am pleased to join in this salute to our colleague, Jim Ross Lightfoot, as he prepares to depart at the end of this…”

“I am pleased to join in this salute to our colleague, Jim Ross Lightfoot, as he prepares to depart at the end of this legislative session. Jim Lightfoot was elected to the United States Congress in 1984. During his tenure, he has done an excellent job of representing the Third Congressional District of Iowa. His constituents and the Nation have benefited as a result of his strong commitment to public service. He has played a key role in deliberations that have helped to shape our society and the Nation. Jim Lightfoot earned the respect of his colleagues for his efforts as a member of the House Appropriations Committee. On that panel, he chairs the Subcommittee on the Treasury, Postal Service and General Government. Jim is also a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Foreign Operations. In addition to these assignments, Jim Lightfoot distinguished himself in his role as Chairman of the Republican Task Force on Health Care and Cochairman of the House Law Enforcement Caucus. His legislative record reflects his hard work on issues which include health care reform, crime and agricultural matters.”