[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 29 (Wednesday, March 7, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E296]
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                    TRIBUTE TO JIMMIE WILLIAM LLOYD

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 7, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this moment to 
recognize an outstanding citizen and a remarkable leader, Jimmie 
William Lloyd, the now former Chairman of the Republican Party in 
Fremont, Colorado. During his tenure, Jimmie took the GOP to new 
heights. Despite being diagnosed with cancer in 2000, Jimmie never lost 
his focus and was able to complete his term as Chairman. As Chairman, 
Jimmie led the party to election victory in every local office, with 
the largest voter turnout in recent history. For his service to the 
party and the American people, I would now like to pay tribute to this 
great American.
  Jimmie was born on November 23, 1930 in Poland, Ohio. His family 
later moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1932. Oklahoma remained his home 
while he pursued his education, culminating at the University of Tulsa 
where he earned a bachelors degree. Jimmie continued his education 
while serving his country in the United States Air Force. He graduated 
from the Aviation Cadet Basic Navigator School in Houston, Texas in 
1953. He later earned the rank of Second Lieutenant in the United 
States Air Force Reserves. Jimmie's distinguished service to his 
country continued while serving eight years on active duty, two of 
which were as a Navigator Bombardier on B-36's, and three years as a 
Pilot on KC-97s. Altogether, Jimmie served his country faithfully for 
twenty two years in both the Air Force Reserves and the Air National 
Guard, piloting everything from C-119's to F-100's.
  Jimmie used the practical knowledge he gained in the Air Force to 
educate future generations about aerospace science and flying. He 
established an Aerospace Science program in the Tulsa Public High 
Schools. In addition, he commanded a Cadet Civil Air Patrol Squadron, 
and he has instructed high school students on flying Cessna O-2 Bird 
Dogs and Piper PA-18 Supercubs. Jimmie and his family moved to 
Florence, Colorado in 1983, where he later retired from the United 
States Air Force Reserves in 1990. While faithfully serving his country 
for 22 years, he has earned numerous awards and commendations. He has 
received the Distinguished Service Medal, Outstanding Unit Medal with 
Oak Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal with Star, 
Vietnam Service Medal, U.S.A.F. Longevity Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, 
Reserve Longevity Medal, Oklahoma Distinguished Service Medal, Oklahoma 
Outstanding Service Medal, and Cold War Certificate of Recognition.
  Jimmie has a supportive family that has followed his lead in serving 
our great country. All three of his sons have served in the United 
States Armed Services--one in the Air Force, one in the Navy, and one 
is a graduate of the United Air Force Academy. Behind all of these 
accomplished men is one remarkable woman, Myrna Faye Pugh. Jimmie and 
Myrna have been married for 46 years.
  In addition to being an outstanding family man and serving with great 
distinction in the U.S.A.F., Jimmie has been active in the Republican 
Party for over fifty years, serving in many volunteer positions. He 
served as Fremont County Chairman in 1999-2000, was elected to the 
Florence City Council, and was named to the Limited Gaming Advisory and 
Airport Advisory Committees. He's been a member of the Retired Officers 
Association, a member of the Numismatic Association, a member of Safari 
Club International, as well as an avid sportsman.
  Throughout his life Jimmie has devoted himself to the cause of his 
country. Of all the many accolades that Jimmie has commanded, the one 
he is most proud of is standing in the Oval Office with his 92 year old 
father, his three sons, and the Honorable Joel Hefley, where he 
presented a silver boot jacket to President Ronald Reagan.
  As Jimmie moves on to new pursuits, Mr. Speaker, I would like to 
thank him for his remarkable work. In my opinion, Jimmie will long be 
remembered as a servant for both the Republican Party and for his 
Country. For this service, America is deeply proud and forever 
grateful.

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