[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 21 (Wednesday, February 2, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H338]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JAMES ALLAN GUTHRIE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Texas (Mr. Babin) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of 
my longtime friend and community leader, James Allan Guthrie of 
Pasadena, Texas, who passed away on December 18, 2021, at the age of 
70.
  James was born in Houston, Texas, on April 27, 1951, to James and 
Loretta Guthrie. A devoted member of the Zion Lutheran Church in 
Pasadena, James was baptized on June 5, 1960, and confirmed on June 6, 
1965. He attended Zion Lutheran School in Pasadena, graduated from 
Lutheran High School in Houston, and went on to study at San Jacinto 
College. At age 18, James became a real estate broker and he worked 
alongside his father in that industry for 30 years.
  On May 6, 1977, James married the love of his life, Ms. Pamela Ann 
Rothermel. Last May marked their 44th year of marriage. James and Pam 
were blessed with a daughter, Moriah Ashlee Guthrie, on October 18, 
1984.

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  James, Pam, and Moriah never missed an opportunity to serve their 
community. They could often be seen side-by-side at many church, 
community, and civic functions. James' passion for helping people and 
supporting his community remained throughout his entire adult life. He 
served on the following organizations:
  Councilman, city of Pasadena, Texas; vice chairman, city of 
Pasadena's Texas Planning Commission; chairman, Pasadena Chamber of 
Commerce; board member, San Jacinto College Foundation; board member, 
Pasadena Independent School District Education Foundation Board; 
member, Bridge Over Troubled Waters; founding board member, Habitat for 
Humanity Pasadena; chairman, Pasadena Philharmonic Orchestra; founding 
board member of the Pasadena Kiwanis Club; board member, Preston Trails 
Homeowners Association; chairman, Pasadena Salvation Army Advisory 
Council; chairman, Innovative Alternatives; board member, Pasadena 
Rotary Club; board member, Pasadena Community Pregnancy Center; board 
member, Armand Bayou Watershed Partnership; and board member, Advisory 
Council of the Methodist Retirement Community--The Crossings. Few have 
done more than Mr. Guthrie.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to recognize my wonderful friend, 
James Guthrie, today on the House floor. He was a one-of-a-kind leader 
in the 36th Congressional District that I have been privileged to 
represent, who left behind a legacy that will long be remembered.
  His loyalty and his friendship will be deeply missed by myself and 
countless others in our community. My heartfelt prayers remain with his 
family and friends during this difficult time.

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