[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 220 (Monday, December 28, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1210-E1211]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE OF JAMES ALEXANDER AREIAS

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 28, 2020

   Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of James 
Areias, who passed away on September 30, 2020. He was a husband, 
father, and a veteran.
   James was born in Volta, California on July 25, 1928 to Jess and 
Genevieve Areias. He attended and graduated from L.B. High School. 
James started working in the dairy business immediately after high 
school with his dad. In January of 1952, he joined the United States 
Air Force.
   During his time in the Air Force, James was stationed at Lackland 
Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas and at Texas & Walker Air Force 
Base in Roswell, New Mexico. He specialized in medical training and was 
honorably discharged.

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   After four years of service, James returned the family dairy 
business with his three brothers, John, Jess, and Larry. After some 
deliberation, James thought it would be good to move the family 
business to 13621 W. Henry Miller Road in Los Banos.
   James was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Society and president for 8 
years, Director of the Los Banos Dairyman's Association many years, 
driver for cancer patients for 10 years, and volunteered at New Bethany 
Residential & Skilled Facility for 20 years, just a few of his 
interests. He was a member at the San Luis Canal Company over 60 years, 
U.S. American Legion in Los Banos, charter member for National WWII 
Museum in memory of his brother, was honored in 2013 for living in 
Merced County for over 50 years, and 2017 Honor for Outstanding 
Volunteer in Merced County.
   James is survived by his wife of 68 years, Dolores; their sons, 
James Areias, Jr. and wife Janice, Dennis Areias and wife Kirsten; and 
daughters, Cynthia Arambel and husband Daniel, and Julie Areias.
   Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating and 
honoring the life of Mr. James Alexander Areias. A proud veteran, 
dedicated dairy farmer and an outstanding role model in the community. 
I join his family, friends and community in honoring his great life and 
contributions.

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