[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 72 (Wednesday, May 23, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E916]
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 HONORING A MAN OF GREAT ABILITY JAMES E. HAUN--AN EXEMPLARY LIFE AND 
                                  MAN

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                             HON. ZACH WAMP

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 23, 2001

  Mr. WAMP. Mr. Speaker, I rise to talk about an exceptional man in my 
district, James E. Haun. Jim has served as an electrician for 40 years, 
with unwavering dedication. Throughout his outstanding career, Jim has 
demonstrated remarkable ability not only to perform the duties of an 
electrician but also to motivate others to reach their potential, 
winning the unbridled respect and admiration of his peers and 
superiors. He was born in Harriman, Tennessee on November 16, 1935 and 
moved his family to Oak Ridge, Tennessee where he graduated from the 
Oak Ridge High School in 1955. He enlisted in the United States Air 
Force following graduation and served four years as a jet engine 
technician. He also served a tour of duty in French Morocco.
  Following his discharge, Jim decided to enter the electrical field. 
Terrell Electric hired him in September of 1959, as an Electrician's 
Helper. Jim became a member of the International Brotherhood of 
Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 175 located in my district. He served a 
five-year apprenticeship and graduated as an Inside Wireman in 1966. 
Because of his outstanding abilities, he was offered a position as a 
2nd Year Instructor with the Apprenticeship School and he remained in 
that position until he accepted the position of School Training 
Director in 1992. Jim has served Local 175 in many capacities including 
the title of Treasurer from January 1992 to October 1992 and held 
membership on the I.B.E.W. Credit Union Committee.
  Jim's dedication to his family, country, community and his profession 
is exemplary of the type of character and spirit he possesses. He is 
truly a remarkable man. I am very honored to represent Jim Haun in the 
Third Congressional District of Tennessee.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honoring Jim Haun today in honor of his retirement 
from a full life well lived. On behalf of a very proud district, I 
extend to him my very best wishes for continued success in his future 
endeavors.

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