[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 17 (Thursday, January 28, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E64]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             JARVIS GLOVER

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                           HON. KATHY CASTOR

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 28, 2016

  Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
honor the service and dedication of an extraordinary community servant, 
Mr. Jarvis Glover.
  Born and raised in Port Tampa, Mr. Glover has been fondly known as 
its unofficial Mayor. Mr. Glover started his career with Hillsborough 
County in 1975, at a time when our nation, and our own community, was 
progressing and on the cusp of tremendous growth. Beginning as a 
groundskeeper, Jarvis served to improve the lives of the citizens of 
Hillsborough County, Florida in many capacities throughout the 
following four decades of his tenure. Mr. Jarvis recently retired from 
Hillsborough County, after serving with unwavering discipline and 
integrity and inspiring future generations of public servants.
  Mr. Glover's outstanding work ethic and stalwart dedication have made 
an indelible mark on day-to-day County business and represents the 
values that this community upholds. Mr. Glover has had a big heart for 
public service, which has perhaps made him Hillsborough County's 
greatest ambassador and he is revered by everyone.
  Mr. Glover's commitment and devotion begins with his family. He is 
quick to credit his loving wife, Clara, as a driving force in his life. 
His own children, La'Daishia and Jarvis Jr., have supported and 
followed in their father's lofty footsteps into public service.
  Mr. Glover's praise and admiration by everyone he meets has not 
happened overnight. He has earned it by demonstrating a daily pledge to 
serve his colleagues and neighbors with respect and hard work. His 
example of genuine enthusiasm for public service should serve to 
motivate so many answering the call to join our public agencies, which 
have a profound impact on millions in almost every aspect of their 
lives. Hillsborough County is a better place because of Mr. Glover. Mr. 
Speaker, I am proud to join the Hillsborough County community in 
thanking Jarvis Glover for his decades of exceptional service.

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