[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 114 (Wednesday, June 30, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E722-E723]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MR. JAMES MCINGVALE

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                         HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 30, 2021

  Mr. PALAZZO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the outstanding 
work of Mr. James W. Mcingvale who is retiring from Ingalls shipyard 
after more than four decades of service to South Mississippi.

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  Jim is a native of Batesville, Mississippi, and is a 1976 graduate of 
The University of Mississippi. He resides in Pascagoula with his wife, 
Nancy, with whom he will celebrate 45 years of marriage in August of 
this year. Their daughter, Brooke, will be the first to tell you that 
her father has been the ultimate role model and mentor in her life. She 
grew up understanding the value of hard work and dedication as she 
truly was a part of the Ingalls family. Some of her favorite memories 
are from attending the revered tradition of Naval ship christenings, as 
well as meeting the ships sponsors and guests.
  Jim began his career at Ingalls in 1977 as a photographer and has 
progressed through the years to various positions of increasing 
responsibility. Jim, has been a tireless advocate for America's naval 
supremacy on the high seas, through shipbuilding which helped to 
improve the quality of life for all Mississippians.
  Jim's list of accomplishments is extensive, a few highlights from his 
career include being a founding member of The Mississippi Military 
Communities Council (MMCC), and most recently, serving as the 
organization's chairman. In 2012, he was appointed by Governor Phil 
Bryant as a commissioner of GoCoast 2020, charged with defining how key 
priorities and leveraged resources can help overcome challenges faced 
by the Coast in the aftermath of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill. He 
is most proud of the impact made on the Gulf Coast while serving 
alongside Governor Haley Barbour following Hurricane Katrina.
  Although, he is retiring from Ingalls Shipyard, we are fortunate that 
he will remain an active leader in our community. Jim, congratulations 
on your well-deserved retirement. On behalf of Mississippi's Fourth 
Congressional District, I thank Jim for his service.

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