[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 5 (Monday, January 12, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E50]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO JIM PAULY

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 12, 2015

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an 
individual whose dedication and contributions to the community of 
Corona, California are exceptional. Riverside County has been fortunate 
to have committed community leaders who willingly and unselfishly give 
their time and talent and make their communities a better place to live 
and work. Jim Pauly is one of these outstanding individuals. On 
Thursday, January 15, 2015, Jim Pauly will be honored with the Lifetime 
Achievement Award at the Corona Chamber of Commerce Installation 
Dinner.
  In the history of Corona, California, few individuals can match the 
years of devoted service Jim has given to his hometown. After attending 
local schools throughout his childhood, Jim enlisted in the United 
States Navy during World War II at seventeen years old as a senior at 
Corona High School. Following his service in the Armed Forces, Jim 
returned to attend Chaffey College. In 1947, Jim began working full 
time at Emerson's Men Clothes. Due to his strong work ethic and 
commitment to the business, Jim became a partner, changing the name to 
Emerson-Pauly Menswear. After thriving for over fifty years in Corona 
retail, Jim retired and closed the storefront in 1993.
  Jim's commitment to the business community is only matched by his 
devotion to service and leadership. Jim regularly contributes to the 
community through work on the Charity Solicitation Committee as Vice 
Chairman of the Downtown Corona Redevelopment Project and as the 
Chairman of the Corona Parking Authority. Additionally, Jim is involved 
in several local organizations, frequently offering his guidance. Jim 
was a member of the 20-30 Club and acted as the president in 1959. As a 
fifty eight year member of Elks Lodge, Jim served as Lodge Leader in 
1959. Jim also holds fifty-five years of membership with the Rotary 
Club and served as the organization's president in 1965. Finally, in 
1966, Jim was appointed to the Corona-Norco Unified School District 
Board of Trustees. Due to his exceptional work, he was elected twice 
more to continue to build a strong foundation for the Corona-Norco 
Unified School District.
  In light of all Jim has done for the community of Corona, it is clear 
he fully deserves the Corona Chamber of Commerce's Lifetime Achievement 
award. Jim's tireless passion for community service has contributed 
immensely to the betterment of Corona, California. He has been the 
heart and soul of many community organizations, and I am proud to call 
him a fellow community member, American and friend. I know that many 
community members are grateful for his service and salute him as he 
receives this prestigious award.

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