[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 90 (Friday, June 1, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E754]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN RECOGNITION OF MR. HUGH ZIMMER

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                          HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 1, 2018

  Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I proudly rise today to recognize one of my 
constituents from the Fifth District of Missouri, Hugh Zimmer. Early in 
Hugh's adolescence he was introduced to real estate and all its glory 
by his father and grandfather, both of whom worked at the North Kansas 
City development company. In 1948, Hugh's father made the decision to 
resign from his position at the North Kansas City development company 
and begin his own business, which is now known as Zimmer Real Estate 
Services. Five years later, in 1953, Hugh returned from his service 
with the United States Air Force and went to work for his father; who, 
in 1957, passed away. Despite the death of Hugh's father, the Zimmer 
family kept the business afloat and nurtured it into the prosperous 
business that it is known as today. The legacy Hugh has built within 
the last 65 years is but a reflection of his noble character.
  Zimmer Real Estate Services has played an important role in many of 
the area's economic development organizations, spearheaded by Hugh 
Zimmer. As an individual who strives to uphold the highest level of 
integrity and moral values, Hugh follows through with projects that 
promote and ensure positive community infrastructure and development. 
Through this he confirms his personal beliefs, while bolstering 
prosperity and growth of the community. Aside from his real estate 
contributions, Hugh takes an active role in numerous social and civic 
organizations.
  Hugh has served on the boards of directors and executive committees 
in numerous communities, as well as civic and professional 
organizations. In 1998, the governing body of Lenexa, Kansas made him 
an honorary citizen in recognition of his contributions to the area's 
growth and development. He is a past Chairman of the University of 
Missouri-Kansas City Trustees and is currently Chairman of the 
University of Missouri-Kansas City Chancellor's Institute for Urban 
Education National Advisory Board. Hugh also served as an Advisory 
Director of Commerce Bank of Kansas City, and a Trustee of Midwest 
Research Institute. In addition to the many roles he plays in the 
community and as a business owner, he also maintains a healthy and 
growing family.
  The Zimmer Real Estate Services is a family owned business that is 
run by and employs Hugh, his brother Bill, his son David, and his 
daughter Ellen. Soon they will have two other Zimmers working for the 
company as interns, thus, the likelihood of a fifth generation of 
Zimmers in real estate is very promising. Hugh has stated that, 
``running a family-owned business, like the market, has its ups and 
downs.'' However, being the optimistic man that he is, Hugh focuses on 
the benefits and good that result from owning a family run company. Two 
of their most noteworthy accomplishments, as a family, include serving 
as presidents in different terms in the local real estate board and the 
Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS (SIOR). Hugh, Bill and David 
all served as President of the local real estate board at one point or 
another; and Hugh and David served as President for the SIOR, a rare 
feat for a father and son. Hugh has been an authentic and constant 
leader in his company, the community, and his family. Mr. Speaker, 
please join me and all of Missouri's Fifth Congressional District as we 
wish Hugh Zimmer well in all his future endeavors while continuing to 
recognize all that he has accomplished.

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