[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 187 (Thursday, November 21, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1496]
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  CONGRATULATING JAMES WIMMER ESQ. ON RECEIPT OF THE WILLIAM H. BAYER 
                       LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

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                           HON. DANIEL MEUSER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 21, 2019

  Mr. MEUSER. Madam Speaker, it is with great respect that I rise today 
to congratulate James Wimmer on receiving the Carbon County Chamber and 
Economic Development Corporation's (CCEDC) William H. Bayer Lifetime 
Achievement Award.
  The William H. Bayer Lifetime Achievement Award is presented by the 
CCEDC each year to a CCEDC member that has demonstrated a lifetime 
commitment to the community, which Mr. Wimmer has certainly done. After 
graduating from University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1965, he began 
his career practicing law in Palmerton and served as an Assistant 
District Attorney from 1967 until 1975. In addition, he advocated on 
behalf of students and families in Palmerton in his position as School 
District Solicitor for over thirty years. Throughout his legal career, 
Jim was also involved in the banking industry, serving in senior 
leadership roles at several banks, including Citizen's Bank in 
Palmerton. Jim used his banking expertise to help guide new families 
through the process of buying their first home and entrepreneurs 
navigate the obstacles of starting a small business.
  After nearly 50 years of serving our community's students, families, 
and businesses with integrity and compassion, Mr. Wimmer retired from 
his law practice in September. His dedicated work in our community 
should be celebrated.
  In addition to his law career, Mr. Wimmer has been a devoted family 
man and active member of our community, married to his wife Linda for 
56 years and spending decades volunteering his time to organizations 
whose missions benefit those in need.
  On behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives and the citizens of 
Pennsylvania's Ninth Congressional District, I ask my colleagues to 
join me in congratulating James Wimmer on a lifetime of selfless 
commitment to our community.

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