[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 108 (Monday, July 13, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1044]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE LIFE OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA'S BELOVED CLARENCE OLIN MARLER

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 13, 2015

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the life and 
legacy of Northwest Florida's beloved Clarence Olin Marler. On July 9, 
2015, Destin, Florida--the ``World's Luckiest Fishing Village''--and 
the recreational boating community suffered a great loss with his 
passing.
   Olin Marler was born in Destin on October 10, 1934, to the late 
Clarence L. Marler and Gladys Marler. A proud Northwest Floridian, he 
also pursued his higher education in the area, graduating from the 
University of West Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Management. It 
was during his time working as a defense contractor with Vitro 
Services, now known as BAE Systems, that Olin began his career as a 
Charter Boat Captain, purchasing his first charter boat in 1965. As a 
result of his dedication and hard work, what began as a small weekend 
business, Olin Marler Charters would flourish into one of the oldest 
and most successful charter boat operations in the State of Florida, 
and over the years, Olin helped thousands of locals and tourists 
experience the God-given natural beauty of the Eastern Gulf of Mexico.
   To some, Olin Marler will be remembered as a legendary boat captain; 
to others, he will be remembered for his great stories and his love of 
fishing. To his friends and family, however, he will forever be 
remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-
grandfather. While fishing and the smiles on his customers' faces 
brought Olin great happiness, his greatest blessing and love was his 
family.
   On behalf of the United States Congress, I am privileged to 
recognize the life of Clarence Olin Marler. Without question, his 
contributions to the Northwest Florida economy will be felt for years 
to come; however, more important was the joy Olin brought to his 
customers, friends, and family, and the legacy he leaves behind. My 
wife Vicki and I extend our heartfelt prayers and condolences to his 
wife, Donna; sons, Greg and Andrew; daughter, Hannah; grandchildren, 
Caden Lee Olin Marler, Mallisa Marler Scott and Jacob Marler; great-
grandchildren; and the entire Marler
family.

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