[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 202 (Friday, November 19, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1259]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                          TRIBUTE TO JIM PAULY

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 19, 2021

  Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize Jim 
Pauly, who is stepping down from the Corona Rotary this month after 55 
years of dedicated service. Jim has been a true leader in my hometown 
of Corona, California for decades, and residents throughout the 
community deeply appreciate his many contributions.
  Jim has been a Corona resident since his parents moved to the then-
small town in 1937 while he was in elementary school. While attending 
Corona High School, Jim answered our nation's call to serve in the 
United States Navy during World War II. He was just 17 when he enlisted 
and would miss his own high school graduation due to his service. 
Following his time in the Navy, Jim returned to Corona and shortly 
thereafter married his wife, Katherine. He also launched what would 
become a nearly 50-year career in the Corona retail business by working 
at Emerson's Men's Clothes. Years later, he would become a partner in 
the successful store, which would be renamed Emerson-Pauly Menswear.
  While working and raising a family, Jim always found time to be an 
active member of the Corona community. Jim joined the Corona Chamber of 
Commerce in 1948 and served as ``Chairman of the Retail Division.'' He 
was also a member of the 20-30 Club, the Downtown Corona Redevelopment 
Project, and the Corona Parking Authority. Jim was also appointed the 
Corona-Norco Unified School District Board of Trustees in 1966. It has 
been my pleasure to join Jim as a longtime member of the Corona Rotary 
Club and give back to the city we love.
  There's no question our region is a better place to live, work, and 
do business because of Jim's passionate efforts. On behalf of our 
community, I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation and wish 
Jim much happiness in his future endeavors.

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