[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 78 (Thursday, June 13, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1044]
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     A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO JIM STREACKER ON HIS SEVENTIETH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 12, 2002

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to an 
outstanding gentleman from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District. Jim 
Streacker of Tiffin, Ohio, will celebrate a milestone seventieth 
birthday on June 15, 2002,
  Mr. Speaker, Jim will be celebrating this monumental occasion with 
family and friends, all who have known of his selfless contributions to 
the local community. Serving the community was not only Jim's duty but 
also his honor. These chances to give back to the community have 
brought him a lifetime of both personal and professional achievement 
Jim truly is a valued asset to the City of Tiffin.
  Jim has served Tiffin well throughout his years both, professionally 
and philanthropically. In his state of semi-retirement from Streacker 
Tractor Sales, he continues to serve the agricultural community as 
Secretary of the Tractor Sales Association. He also holds a seat on the 
Seneca Industrial Environmental Development Commission, and is a member 
of the local chamber of commerce, the local business boosters, and the 
Key Bank Advisory Board.
  Jim serves charitable interests of the Saint Francis Foundation, and 
the Betty Jane Advisory Board. Through Jim's work in the Calvert 
Foundation, he has helped manage the investments of the local school 
system in an effort to keep the schools properly financed and maintain 
a high standard of education for the community's children. He is also 
active in the local VFW, American Legion, and AMVETS since serving his 
country in the U.S. Air Force in the Korean War.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying special tribute 
to Jim Streacker. Our communities are served well by having such 
honorable and giving citizens, like Jim, who care about the well being 
and stability of their communities. We wish him the very best on this 
special occasion.

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