On the recordSeptember 5, 2018
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. As the dean of the Ohio Republican delegation, I rise to welcome the newest Buckeye to our delegation, Troy Balderson. Troy was born and raised in southeast Ohio. He grew up and worked on his family farm. He graduated from Zanesville High School. And, Mr. Speaker, that is Zanesville, not Janesville. He also attended both Muskingum College as well as The Ohio State University. Prior to joining our delegation, Troy served our great State as both a member of the Ohio House of Representatives and a member of the Ohio Senate. He is no stranger to building relationships, learning the issues, and solving problems. So he will do well here. As a businessman, as my colleague mentioned, an elder at the Christian Church in Zanesville, and as an athlete, Troy has proven time and again that hard work and a little grit make a very strong leader. I have no doubt that our delegation and the residents of the 12th Congressional District will truly benefit from his experience. I believe that we all will. Congratulations to you and your family, Troy. On behalf of the Ohio Republican delegation and I think all Members, welcome to the United States House of Representatives.
