Marcy Kaptur: “I thank you very much, Congressman Tiberi, for spearheading this Special Order to honor those in our delegation who have…”

“I thank you very much, Congressman Tiberi, for spearheading this Special Order to honor those in our delegation who have served with us so honorably these many years. I was reflecting and listening to our colleagues that, with the departure of these wonderful, wonderful Americans who call Ohio their home, Ohio will lose over a half a century of seniority as they move on to other pursuits. On top of the seniority that was lost when Ralph Regula retired and Dave Hobson and Lou Stokes, we really have a rebuilding job to do in Ohio to gain footing here and to make sure that the needs of Ohio are met. So as these very able Ohioans leave, they take with them great knowledge and great dexterity in this institution, but we have to be conscious of our added responsibilities as they leave. I want to say to my two sisters, to Betty Sutton, who has been a true champion on the middle class during her 6 years of service here, without question her voice has been heard and will be heard again. She has dedicated her life to public service and the betterment of the lives of Ohioans and all Americans. And what makes her service particularly poignant, I think, she is a very highly educated woman, but she is very, very proud of her working-class roots, her blue-collar roots, and it is not surprising that she was a tireless advocate for working men and women in her service here. The Cash for Clunkers legislation that gave our economy a much-needed shot in the arm was championed by her.…”