[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 9, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1745]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING CALVIN ``JIM'' BEATTY

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 9, 2008

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
Calvin James Beatty for his dedication to his family and community. Mr. 
Beatty passed away at Madera Community Hospital on August 19, 2008, at 
the age of eighty two.
  Mr. Jim Beatty was born in Puenta, California on March 21, 1926. He 
graduated from Sweetwater High School in National City, California in 
1944 and immediately enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He 
served in the Western Pacific during World War II and in China after 
the war. Before leaving the military he attained the rank of sergeant. 
He received an Honorable Discharge in April 1947.
  In 1949, Mr. Beatty settled in Madera, California. He met and married 
Edith Mae Sciacqua in 1950. They have three sons; Kelly, John and 
Jerry. He spent most of his life as the manager of a cotton gin and 
retired in the 1980's. He had many hobbies, including flying. Mr. 
Beatty maintained a pilot's license for over fifty years. He served as 
a deputy sheriff in the Madera County Aero Squadron. He was always 
active in the local chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was 
also involved with the Knights of Columbus and the Young Men's 
Institute.
  Mr. Beatty is survived by his wife and three children, his daughter-
in laws; Cheryl, Michele and Brenda, and five grandchildren: Ryan, 
Meghan, Michael, Christian and Hallie, and one great-grandson: Brannon. 
He is also survived by his sister, Donna, her husband and numerous 
extended family members.
  Madame Speaker, I rise today to posthumously honor Jim Beatty for his 
dedication to his family and community. I invite my colleagues to join 
me in honoring his life and wishing the best for his family.

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