[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 10 (Thursday, January 16, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H304]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                HONORING THE LIFE OF JIMMY PATRONIS, SR.

  (Mr. DUNN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DUNN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jimmy Patronis, Sr., a 
local legend in Bay County, Florida, where he recently passed away at 
the age of 88.
  Mr. Patronis truly lived a life in full, one of family, 
entrepreneurship, and of service to our community.
  He served as a captain in the United States Air Force and then moved 
to Panama City in 1953 to join in the restaurant business with his 
brother, Johnny Patronis.
  The brothers purchased Captain Anderson's, which has been in his 
family's ownership ever since and has become a favorite spot for people 
who are visiting Panama City.
  From a very young age, Jimmy had an unwavering desire to serve others 
and make the world a better place. He had an enormous staff, and he 
treated all of them like family.
  He leaves behind the love of his life, Helen, and four sons: Theo, 
Yonnie, Nick, and the current Florida chief financial officer and 
friend of mine, Jimmy, Jr.
  Jimmy Patronis will be sorely missed by many. May he rest in peace.

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