[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 72 (Thursday, May 26, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1123-E1124]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              MOURNING THE PASSING OF JIMMY PETTYJOHN, JR.

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 2005

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, it is with deep sympathy that I rise today 
to mourn the passage of Mr. Jimmy Pettyjohn, Jr. and to pay special 
respect to the family he left behind at his untimely passing on April 
28, 2005.
  Mr. Pettyjohn embodied the definition of a leader and statesman, 
leaving an indelible mark on the Southern Nevada Community. Indeed, the 
contributions he made throughout his life stand as a simple symbol of 
humility and integrity to those who will examine his life and seek to 
emulate his spirit of service.
  Mr. Pettyjohn affected many people in so many positive and uplifting 
ways from his varied and personal contributions to such groups as the 
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the Las Vegas Southwest 
chapter of Rotary International, the Boys Scouts of America and the 
youth golf organization First Tee of Southern Nevada to his endless 
dedication as owner of his own insurance business. Through these 
organizations and countless other

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causes, one can clearly see how great and generous a person he was and 
how much a void his absence will be to the Las Vegas Community.
  Mr. Pettyjohn is survived by his wife, Gina; daughters, Ashton and 
Cheyanne; sons, Jimmy C. III and Chazton; father Coy; mother Sonya; 
sisters, Patty Lattuga and Pam Gardineer, both of Henderson; and 
brothers, Jaime of Jupiter, Fla. and Jerry of Henderson. Truly, I will 
miss his friendship and his presence will be missed by all who knew and 
loved him or simply had the opportunity to meet him.

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