[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 136 (Tuesday, August 16, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E854]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING THE COMMUNITY SERVICE OF JIM OLIVER

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                            HON. MIKE GARCIA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 16, 2022

  Mr. GARCIA of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today in celebration, 
honoring a man who has dedicated himself to serving his community of 
Santa Clarita and beyond in an astounding manner: Jim Oliver. After 
serving in the United States Army, he became a member of the service 
organization Optimist International and has remained involved for over 
52 years. His continued involvement reflects his genuine belief in the 
organization's goals, which is evident in his optimism and compassion 
towards everyone he encounters. As a member of Optimist International, 
Jim Oliver prioritizes meeting the needs of young people across the 
world alongside the mission of bringing out the best in every 
individual as they develop into their greatest potential.
  Jim has consistently recruited and sought new members to sponsor and 
mentor within Optimist while upholding a steady commitment to the 
Optimist Creed. Since 1970, Jim has been named an officer at the 
Optimist International and district level 78 times and maintained 
membership in 9 different clubs. Putting the Optimist Creed into 
action, he has dedicated time to the Blind Olympics, taught water 
skiing to the Braille Institute, and provided necessities to an 
orphanage in Mazatlan, Mexico. These philanthropic exploits are just a 
few of the many examples of service that Jim has displayed in his over 
five decades of membership to Optimist International.
  His service has left a remarkable impact on not only our local 
community, but in communities around the world. Those that have served 
alongside can attest he is undoubtedly due recognition by his nation 
and Optimist International. It is an honor to represent him in the 
United States Congress.

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