McConnell, Comer statements on passing of R.C. Riley

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding the passing of R.C. Riley:

“I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend, R.C. Riley. Throughout his remarkable life, R.C. distinguished himself as a leader in his community, and he earned the respect of his peers throughout Kentucky and the nation. R.C’s sons, Roy and Keith, honor their father’s legacy by living the values of honesty and integrity
that he taught them. As the Benton community gathers to remember R.C.’s life, Elaine and I send our condolences to his wife Peg, their family and their friends. We pray that their memories of R.C. will bring comfort in the coming days.”

To commemorate the life of Mr. R.C. Riley, Congressman Comer entered the following tribute into the Congressional Record:

Today the First District of Kentucky fondly reflects on the life of Mr. R.C. Riley of Benton, Kentucky. A community leader revered for his commitment to his industry, Mr. Riley served as an integral facet of business development and economic prosperity in Western Kentucky.

Mr. Riley was instrumental in the founding, management and growth of Peel & Holland Financial Group, beginning his career in 1965 and serving the organization as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board. During his tenure, he was not only a distinguished industry leader known throughout the Commonwealth, but
represented the region on national association boards and garnered the most prestigious nationwide accolades in the insurance industry.

On behalf of all who knew him, I send my greatest sympathies to his family, including his two sons, Roy and Keith Riley through whom his legacy lives on. I join with his family and friends to celebrate his meaningful presence in the lives of everyone he touched and honor his outstanding legacy of selfless, compassionate service to others.