[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 23, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E719-E720]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO JIM KLINSTIVER

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                            HON. TODD ROKITA

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 23, 2018

  Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jim Klinstiver, a 
great Hoosier and friend who passed away on May 20th. Jim

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was born in Harrison County in 1940, along the Ohio River. He was a 
great public servant, working for the Department of Transportation for 
forty-two years, retiring as a project supervisor.
  In 2010, he was elected County Commissioner for the Third District by 
the voters of Harrison County. He was then re-elected by an even wider 
margin in 2014. Jim had a passion for history, and used his time as 
commissioner to focus on local preservation. He pushed to protect the 
Morvin's Landing historical site, where Confederate General John Hunt 
Morgan's raiders crossed the Ohio River and entered Indiana during the 
Civil War. The landing of Morgan's troops at Morvin Landing in July 
1863 preceded the Battle of Corydon, one of the few Civil War battles 
fought in the North, and the only battle fought in Indiana.
  In addition to being a hardworking public servant who dedicated 
countless hours in service to Indiana, Jim was a loving husband, 
father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and treasured friend. He was 
married to his wife Dixie for fifty-five years. They have one daughter, 
one grandson, and one great-grandson.
  The legacy of Jim Klinstiver will live on in Harrison County for 
years to come. Many of us gained so much from his experience and 
knowledge from his decades of experience as an engineer, farmer, small 
business owner, and community leader.
  For me, I've always appreciated his friendship and support. May we 
all strive to live our own lives with the sense of purpose and 
servant's heart that Jim showed. His passing is a true loss for all 
Hoosiers.

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