[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 34 (Friday, February 28, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H2069]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     REMEMBERING MAJOR CHARLES SWIM

  (Mr. LaMALFA asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. LaMALFA. Mr. Speaker, sadly, I rise today in remembrance of my 
dear friend and a great patriot, Mr. Charles Swim of Paradise, 
California.
  Charlie was quite a character. He was very involved politically, and 
if he picked you as the person he thought was going to win, that 
virtually guaranteed your election. But more importantly, what we know 
him for in northern California is his service to his Nation and his 
community.
  He was born on April 14, 1927, in Detroit, Michigan, although he 
claimed Kentucky. His true age at the time he enlisted in the Army was 
15. They finally caught up to him when he was 17. He then soon enlisted 
in the Navy, where he served 6 years during World War II. After that, 
he rejoined the Army. He also served as a California State parole agent 
for 27 years, where he successfully fought for the Second Amendment 
rights of parole agents. Many credit Charlie's efforts to saving their 
lives.
  After retirement, Charlie's extensive knowledge and experience in his 
field continued to affect those in California's First District, leading 
him to become appointed the first official historian for the Butte 
County Sheriff's Office.
  He is survived by his wife of 40 years, 8 children, 11 grandchildren, 
15 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, 1 niece, and 3 
nephews.
  Charlie's valiance and warm heart touched and changed many lives. We 
are very grateful to him. He was deeply loved by his family, friends, 
and the community, and he will be incredibly missed by all.

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