[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 146 (Tuesday, September 27, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1379]
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IN HONOR OF SUPERVISOR JIM CHAPMAN FOR 43 YEARS OF COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

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                          HON. TOM McCLINTOCK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 27, 2016

  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, on behalf of myself and 
Mr. LaMalfa, to honor the service of Supervisor Jim Chapman for his 43 
years of outstanding leadership in Lassen County.
  In 1974, at the age of 19, Jim was first elected to the Susanville 
City Council. Two years later, Jim was elected to serve as Mayor. In 
1976, he began serving the first of nine terms as Lassen County 
Supervisor representing District 2.
  Jim has proudly represented all aspects of the community. He has 
served on numerous boards and committees, including: Lassen College 
Board of Trustees, Lassen Hospital Board, Lassen High School Alumni 
Association (President, 2013 through 2014), Lassen County Chamber of 
Commerce (President, 2000), Susanville Kiwanis Club (President, 1985 
through 1986), Rotary Club of Susanville (President, 2014 through 
2015), Lassen County Special Olympics, Rural County Representative of 
California (President, 1982), and Lassen County Transportation 
Commission, among many others.
  Supervisor Chapman's distinguished career of service has not only 
benefited but truly inspired residents of Lassen County and beyond, as 
evidenced by numerous awards with which Jim has been honored, 
including:
  25 Year Service Award from Special Olympics of Northern California;
  CALAFCO Lifetime Achievement Award;
  Elks Distinguished Citizen in 2010; and
  2016 Lassen High School Alumnus of the Year.
  In addition to his exemplary public service, Jim has led a personal 
life filled with community involvement. He is a co-founder of the 
Lassen Sportsmen's Club Junior Fishing Derby, a Past Master of Lassen 
Masonic Lodge, a 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, a Ben Ali Shriner; a 
40-year host for ``Old Timers Day'' at the Lassen County Fair, and a 
Knight of the York Cross of Honour.
  Mr. Speaker, Supervisor Jim Chapman has an incomparable record of 
service to his community. We commend him for setting an example of 
outstanding leadership.

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