[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 67 (Thursday, May 19, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1024]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TO HONOR MR. JIM BRODIE

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                         HON. RAUL M. GRIJALVA

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 18, 2005

  Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, It is with great honor that I recognize 
Jim Brodie. Jim was a respected member of the community, providing 
tireless hours to the youth, community and Habitat for Humanity.
  Jim was a lifelong union ironworker, working in industrial and 
commercial construction. Upon retirement, he continued his service to 
our community by assisting Habitat for Humanity of Tucson in the 
construction and later supervision of projects throughout the Old 
Pueblo.
  The energy and expertise he provided for Habitat for Humanity, its 
volunteers and its clients was unprecedented. He was a gifted leader, 
working on multiple projects and at various stages of the products. 
Among his many talents was the ability to work with young and old 
alike. This is especially noted with his success in working on the High 
School Build Program, proving to be a mentor, role model, and friend to 
the students he supervised.
  For the last 8 years of his life, Jim's work with the Habitat High 
School Build programs inspired the youth, their parents, and their 
teachers. Although initially hesitant to work the students, his ability 
to motivate and provide guidance came to him second nature. He was a 
natural teacher, impacting multiple lives and instilling pride in the 
lives that he impacted.
  Jim's role in supervising the Habitat High School Build programs, 
which included five schools and the State Prison programs, was unique. 
Furthermore, it was a true gift to our community and youth. He worked 
closely with the high school teachers to develop important mentoring 
relationships with students. His dedication went well beyond the 
building projects and will influence students for years to come.
  His legacy includes the 40 families that now live in Habitat homes 
built by students participating in the High School Build program. Jim 
was admired by all who met or heard of him. His life and work is an 
inspiration to us all.

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