[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 1] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 377] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]HONORING THE LIFE OF BEN KATZ ______ HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER of louisiana in the house of representatives Wednesday, January, 20, 2010 Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of the life and achievements of Ben Katz, who passed away on January 13, 2010. Ben was a dedicated public servant, and it is his connection and involvement in his community for which he will always be remembered. Survived by his wife, Louisiana State Representative Kay Katz, Ben took over where she left off serving Monroe, LA, as City Councilman for District 2 since 2000. In this capacity, he was voted by his peers to serve as City Council vice-chairman from 2007 to 2009. His commitment to the Monroe community did not end here. Among his impressive list of endeavors, Ben was also a member of the I-20 Economic Development District Board, Ouachita Council of Governments and the City of Monroe Insurance Committee. Ben was an inspiration to all who knew him. I wish to express my deepest condolences to his family, and may God continue to bless the memory of a man who will truly be missed by his family, his friends and his community. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the late Ben Katz. ____________________