[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 26 (Monday, February 12, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E320]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           PAYING TRIBUTE TO 
                         JIMMIE JACK KNOX, SR.

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 12, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of my 
friend, Jimmie Jack Knox Sr., who died December 5th, 2006.
  Jimmie was the former owner of Boulder City Marine, but his biggest 
accomplishments were serving and playing an active part in the 
community. He was always eager to get involved in community activities 
and philanthropic efforts. He was a member of the Rotary International, 
Boulder City Elks Lodge, Veterans of Foreign Wars, a lifetime member of 
the National Rifle Association, and a co-founder of Operation Godspeed. 
Jimmie served as the president of the National Midget Racing 
Association. In addition he was Vice President of Public Relations for 
St. Jude's Ranch for Children in which he assisted St. Jude's with 
grants that have provided new playgrounds and educational classroom 
facilities to expand the outreach program.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the life and legacy of my friend 
Jimmie Jack Knox Sr. for his work on behalf of Boulder City community. 
His was dedicated to the community and enriched countless lives in 
southern Nevada. He was truly a distinguished humanitarian and will be 
profoundly missed.

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