[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 22, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E653]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF JIMMIE ``JW'' ALESHIRE

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 22, 2019

  Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Jimmie 
``JW'' Aleshire, age 73, who passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018.
   Jimmie was a proud veteran, serving his country in the U.S. Army 
82nd Airborne Infantry. He was also a devout man of faith and was a 
member of St. Mary's Church in Mineral Ridge, Ohio. Prior to retirement 
in 2011, Jimmie worked as a steel worker for RMI for 38 years, and was 
a former 6S coordinator and continuous improvement facilitator at RTI 
International Metals, Inc.
   Jimmie was also a fighter in more ways than one. He was a 36-year 
melanoma cancer survivor, volunteered his time with the Niles' Relay 
for Life, and served on the Board of Directors of Yellow Brick Place. 
He was also a great union man, a part of Local No. 2155, and served on 
school committees for both St. Rose and John F. Kennedy Warren Schools.
   A family man, Jimmie was a beloved grandfather and coach. He was a 
track coach at St. Rose and a softball coach for JFK and Seaborn 
Elementary, while being instrumental in developing the ball fields at 
JFK Warren.
   Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Joyce (Veltre) Aleshire, 
whom he married October 22, 1966; his children, Alise (Jason) Kent of 
Warren, Christian M. Aleshire of Alliance, and Justin (Crystal) 
Aleshire of Mineral Ridge; his grandchildren, Isabella and Michael 
Kent, Ryan, Noah, and Lucas Aleshire; his granddog, Furious, and many 
nieces.
   Jimmie was a great friend of mine and was a one of my earliest 
supporters. He knew better than most the power of collective action to 
improve the lives of working-class people. Jimmie will be missed.

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