[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 17, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H7371]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO JIM PACE

  (Mr. METCALF asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. METCALF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Jim Pace, a 
constituent of mine from Whatcom County who is retiring today. Jim Pace 
worked as a veteran service officer for the American Legion in Whatcom 
and Skagit Counties. Through Jimmy's efforts, innumerable veterans, 
ready to give up on the system, found help and the benefits they 
deserve.
  His first action was to organize a parade in Whatcom County that 
served as a homecoming for Vietnam's veterans. ``I had a purpose in 
life,'' Jim said. ``I could not bring back any of the 158,000 soldiers 
who were killed in Vietnam, but I could help those who came home.''
  Among Jim's many accomplishments is Operation We Remember which 
brought disabled veterans to the Vietnam Memorial here in Washington. 
The veterans of the Second District and I personally will miss Jimmy's 
energy and compassion, and wish him the best of luck in his retirement.

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