[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 99 (Wednesday, July 6, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1237]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE LIFE OF JAMES ``JIM'' MARTIN GLENN

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 6, 2011

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States 
Congress, it is with great respect that I rise today to honor the life 
and service of Northwest Florida's beloved James ``Jim'' Martin Glenn.
  Born November 15, 1928 in Perry, Iowa, Jim Glenn dedicated thirty-
five years of his life to serving our country in the United States Air 
Force. A fighter pilot by trade, he flew 26 different aircraft. During 
his two combat tours in Southeast Asia, he flew over 200 combat 
missions and commanded the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron. His service 
also included Chief of Flying Safety, Deputy Director of Safety, and 
Flight Testing Operations Director at Eglin Air Force Base and F-16 
Conversion Manager and Director of Operations at Nellis Air Force Base. 
Upon retirement, he founded and operated his own defense consulting 
firm and returned to the Emerald Coast.
  The impact Jim Glenn had Northwest Florida extended far beyond his 
firm. A pivotal leader in the local community, Jim Glenn dedicated his 
time to numerous organizations, including the Emerald Coast Military 
Affairs Council, the Okaloosa County Economic Development Council, and 
the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, where he was a former 
President, Ambassador, and Life Director. He also served as a member of 
the Daedalians, a representative to the ACC/CC Civilian Group through 
his association with the 53rd Wing at Eglin, and was a former President 
of the Air Force Association.
  Over the course of his distinguished career, Jim Glenn served our 
nation and with great pride and integrity. Throughout his life, he 
continued to uphold the Air Force values of Integrity First, Service 
Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do. To those in Northwest 
Florida, Jim Glenn will be remembered as a well-respected community 
leader. To his family, he will be remembered as a loving husband, 
father, and grandfather. Jim Glenn is survived by his wife of 30 years, 
Millie; his children Timothy, Theresa, Diane, Lisa, Patricia, Jan, 
Thomas, and Michael; and his great-grandchildren, Matthew, Seth, Shane 
and Amy.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am privileged 
to honor the life of Jim Glenn. He truly exemplified a life of honor 
and service that we will all remember for many years to come. My wife 
Vicki and I offer our continued prayers for his entire family. He will 
truly be missed.

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