[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 68 (Thursday, April 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E555]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN RECOGNITION OF DOOR COUNTY RESIDENT JIM SARKIS

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 26, 2018

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the life and 
legacy of long-time resident of Door County, Mr. Jim Sarkis.
  Mr. Sarkis was a businessman, philanthropist, and, most importantly, 
a beloved husband, father, son and friend. Jim fought cancer for 4 
years, never letting it prevent him from having a positive attitude and 
showing kindness for others. Jim will leave a lasting legacy on 
Northeastern Wisconsin.
  When reflecting on Jim's time with us, the verses read at his 
memorial, Hebrews 12:1-2a are most certainly fitting, ``Therefore, 
since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us 
throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. 
And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our 
eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.''
  A realtor by trade, Jim pursued many passions in life including 
golfing, reading, story-telling, and naturally the Green Bay Packers. 
In addition to these, Jim's deepest passions were to family, community, 
and hard work that brought him wonderful success in life. Men like Jim, 
who are so passionate about their family and community, are rare to 
find and extremely difficult to lose.
  Jim's extraordinary memory will be cherished by many of the lives he 
touched in Wisconsin and across the United States. It is not often that 
everyone in a community will think of a common theme or description of 
a giant from their corner of the world. But ``if you don't know Jim 
Sarkis, you don't know Door County'' truly captures Jim and his legacy. 
May his passion, dedication, and loving spirit be remembered and 
carried on by all who knew him.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge all members of this body to join me in honoring 
the legacy of Jim Sarkis and his lifelong dedication to his family, 
community, and the great state of Wisconsin.

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