[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 117 (Friday, August 2, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1462]
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                        GOOD HUNTING, TIM PIFHER

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                          HON. JAMES A. BARCIA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 2, 1996

  Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, many people fail to appreciate the true 
therapeutic value of hunting. It sharpens the senses. It challenges the 
mind. It hones skills. For many people, hunting is the best activity 
that there can be. Tim Pifher, who has served for 2 years as the 
president of the Flint regional chapter of Safari Club International is 
such an individual.
  What is particularly special about Tim Pifher's devout interest in 
hunting and the activities of Safari Club International is that he is 
thought to be physically challenged. Tim has never stricken me as 
limited in any way. He makes the most of each day and each activity. 
And he consistently obtains recognition for his accomplishments.
  Tim has been named the ``Special Hunter of the Year'' by the Detroit 
chapter of the club. He has also been named ``Special Hunter of the 
Year'' by Safari Club International. This honor is given only to those 
individuals who have out-of-the-ordinary achievement in the sport of 
trophy hunting, including those individuals who have persevered against 
physical limitations despite overwhelming odds.
  Many of us here know Safari Club International because of its efforts 
to conserve wildlife, protect hunters, and educate people. These 
national and international goals are achieved only through the 
dedicated local efforts of individuals like Tim Pifher who take their 
membership in the club seriously.
  An avid sportsman, Tim has served as a speaker for many outdoor clubs 
and disability groups. He has testified at State Senate hearings for 
crossbows for the disabled. He has served as an archery and airgun 
instructor for various Cub Scout camps, and been involved with the Tall 
Pine Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He also is a past vice 
president of Outdoors Forever's Outdoor Disability Awareness effort.
  Tim, his wife Sandy, and his son Matt, all deserve recognition for 
setting the example that the only limit which matters is that which we 
place upon ourselves. If we act unlimited, we are unlimited. Mr. 
Speaker, I urge you and all of our colleagues to join me in 
congratulating Tim Pifher on his accomplishments, and wishing him the 
very best for the year to come.

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