[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 177 (Thursday, November 20, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2307]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              JIM MARTINO

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                         HON. JOHN T. DOOLITTLE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 19, 2008

  Mr. DOOLITTLE. Madam Speaker, Jim Martino was born in 1929 in eastern 
Pennsylvania. He graduated from Lafayette College and soon after 
married his lovely wife, Nancy, and joined the army. Jim served in 
Korea from 1951 to 1953, which was an experience that had a profound 
effect on his life. In 2000, the 50th anniversary of the Korean War, 
Jim searched for his comrades and organized reunions to bring together 
the men he served with and to share their memories and experiences. 
Their wives also enjoyed the experience, and the group developed into a 
close family.
  After returning from Korea, Jim began a successful career in direct 
mail marketing. Beginning in Valley Forge, PA, Jim's achievements took 
him to Dayton, OH, southern California, and eventually Cameron Park, 
CA. Jim was an accomplished private pilot who flew for business and 
pleasure, making many trips with his wife across the country between 
their homes. Jim was also an avid participant in government and 
politics, supporting candidates he believed in and authoring numerous 
``Letters to the Editor'' to express his views.
  On August 7, 2008, Jim passed away. He is now buried in the 
Sacramento Valley Veterans National Cemetery, where he is recognized as 
a ``Defender of Freedom.'' I was honored to have been one of Jim's many 
friends. My thoughts and prayers are with Jim's wife, Nancy, their 
three children and four grandchildren.

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