[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 3 (Wednesday, January 6, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E12]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING THE LIFE OF ERNIE GLAVE

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                            HON. ZOE LOFGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 6, 2016

  Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with my colleagues Mike Honda 
and Anna Eshoo to honor an important member of our community, Mr. Ernie 
Glave, who passed away on December 22, 2015. Ernie will be remembered 
for his dedication to San Jose as both a businessman and to the public, 
especially veterans.
  Ernie proudly ran his downtown jewelry shop for over 30 years and was 
widely known for his exceptional work ethic. Even during the economic 
recession, while many stores fled to the suburbs or shut down 
completely, Ernie worked 6 days a week with remarkable enthusiasm and 
professionalism. He also took pride in downtown San Jose and was known 
as a leader in the Small Businessman's Association.
  An Army World War II veteran, Ernie was also a passionate advocate 
for veterans. He worked hard to keep the San Jose Veterans Day Parade 
as one of the largest military pageants in the Western United States. 
Dedicated to the United Veterans Council, Ernie often spoke at local 
veterans events and commended their unbreakable bond and commitment to 
country. When we commemorate Memorial Day at Oak Hill Memorial Park 
every year, Ernie was always there, always working, always caring.
  Today, we honor the life of Ernie Glave. Ernie's commitment to his 
country and community can only be matched with the strength of his 
hallmark vise grip. We thank him for his contributions to San Jose and 
join his loved ones in celebrating his incredible life. He will be 
deeply missed.

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