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RECOGNIZING JAMES "JIM" P. CITRANO

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On 2026-01-13, Representative John H. Rutherford (R-FL-5) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING JAMES "JIM" P. CITRANO" in the House. The speech addressed healthcare.

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RECOGNIZING JAMES "JIM" P. CITRANO

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [House] [Pages H666-H667] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING JAMES ``JIM'' P. CITRANO The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair now recognizes the gentleman from Florida, Mr. Rutherford, for 5 minutes. =========================== NOTE =========================== On January 13, 2026, page H666, in the third column, the following appeared: (Mr. RUTHERFORD of Florida was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) The online version has been corrected to read: The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair now recognizes the gentleman from Florida, Mr. Rutherford, for 5 minutes. ========================= END NOTE ========================= Mr. RUTHERFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of James ``Jim'' P. Citrano, who passed away this last August at the age of 83. Jim was born on January 2, 1942, in Newark, New Jersey. After graduating [[Page H667]] from Colgate University, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. In 1967, Jim was deployed to Vietnam as an H-34 helicopter pilot with the HMM-363, also known as the Lucky Red Lions. They were flying assault support missions, earning Jim the Distinguished Flying Cross. After the war, Mr. Speaker, this American hero relocated to Jacksonville, Florida, with his wife and four children. There, he built a successful 40-year career in commercial real estate property management, development, and brokerage. Always a community servant, Mr. Citrano generously dedicated his time, serving on numerous boards, including St. Vincent's Hospital and the University of North Florida. As a law-and-order man, Jim was also a faithful supporter of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. As sheriff, I was very proud to call him my friend. Jim was a valued member of our northeast Florida community and will be greatly missed by all. I pray for Mr. Citrano's beloved family and friends as they mourn this great loss. ____________________

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RECOGNIZING JAMES "JIM" P. CITRANO Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [House] [Pages H666-H667] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING JAMES ``JIM'' P. CITRANO The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair now recognizes the gentleman from Florida, Mr. Rutherford, for 5 minutes. =========================== NOTE =========================== On January 13, 2026, page H666, in the third column, the following appeared: (Mr. RUTHERFORD of Florida was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) The online version has been corrected to read: The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair now recognizes the gentleman from Florida, Mr. Rutherford, for 5 minutes. ========================= END NOTE ========================= Mr. RUTHERFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of James ``Jim'' P. Citrano, who passed away this last August at the age of 83. Jim was born on January 2, 1942, in Newark, New Jersey. After graduating [[Page H667]] from Colgate University, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. In 1967, Jim was deployed to Vietnam as an H-34 helicopter pilot with the HMM-363, also known as the Lucky Red Lions. They were flying assault support missions, earning Jim the Distinguished Flying Cross. After the war, Mr. Speaker, this American hero relocated to Jacksonville, Florida, with his wife and four children. There, he built a successful 40-year career in commercial real estate property management, development, and brokerage. Always a community servant, Mr. Citrano generously dedicated his time, serving on numerous boards, including St. Vincent's Hospital and the University of North Florida. As a law-and-order man, Jim was also a faithful supporter of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. As sheriff, I was very proud to call him my friend. Jim was a valued member of our northeast Florida community and will be greatly missed by all. I pray for Mr. Citrano's beloved family and friends as they mourn this great loss. ____________________