[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 127 (Tuesday, September 16, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1810]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF JAMES GEORGE LEATHERS FOR HIS OUTSTANDING 
                SERVICE AND DEDICATION TO HIS COMMUNITY

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 16, 2003

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my 
sadness regarding the recent passing of a leader in our community, 
James George Leathers.
  Born in San Francisco on September 4, 1918, Jim passed away on 
Monday, September 1, 2003, with his wife Dorothy Worth Leathers and his 
family by his side in Woodland, California. Jim graduated from the 
University of California at Davis in 1939. After successfully beginning 
both their farming operation and their family, Jim and Dorothy built 
their dream home in Woodland in 1950, planted their garden and joined 
the community. Jim and Dorothy had 5 sons and 1 daughter and were 
blessed with 20 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
  Jim was loved in Woodland for his unstinting community dedication. 
His service encompassed youth activities, both sports and scouting and 
included the chairmanship of the Woodland Memorial Hospital Foundation 
board. He dedicated himself to the agricultural community as well and 
was instrumental in forming the Farmers Rice Cooperative and the 
California Rice Research Committee. In 1968 he was named the 
Agriculture Businessman of the Year for Yolo County and later served 
for 5 years on the California Air Resources Board during the Jerry 
Brown administration.
  Mr. Speaker, Jim's generosity and example of service inspires us all 
and it is appropriate that we celebrate and honor his life. He will be 
missed in our community but his dedication to others and his life 
example will never be forgotten.

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