[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 184 (Wednesday, November 30, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1191-E1192]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING CALIFORNIA STATE SENATOR JIM NIELSEN

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                           HON. DOUG LaMALFA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 30, 2022

  Mr. LaMALFA. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize and honor the 
public service career of my good friend, California State Senator Jim 
Nielsen. Senator Nielsen will be retiring from public service after 
many decades of dedication to the great people of California, and to 
the North State. I would not be where I am today, here in the House of 
Representatives, had it not been for the support and advice of a 
rancher from Tehama County.
  Jim grew up on a small farm in the San Joaquin Valley and then went 
on to Fresno State where he majored in Agricultural Business. Working 
on ranches, operating cattle and row crops gave him a perspective of 
honest hard work that is desperately needed in the State Senate and the 
Assembly today. Jim was originally elected in the California State 
Senate in 1979, and then served as Republican Leader from 1983 through 
1987. Jim went on to be Chairman of the California Board of Prisons 
Terms from 1992 to 2007.
  Jim has always stood up as an advocate for victims of crime; he is 
known as one of the strongest voices in California history for justice. 
Often called the ``Grandfather of Victim's Rights'' he has helped 
deliver justice, hope, and peace for many impacted by crime. Jim's work 
through many organizations has helped to give victims a voice.
  Jim went on to again serve in the State Assembly and State Senate 
after his time on the

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Board of Prisons, but it's to his character that I wish to speak of 
here.
  I appreciate the friendship I have been given by this good man. He is 
a model of public service and helping people against the overreaches of 
government that I have strived to embody myself in my public service. 
Jim is a man of God, who shows us Christ's example in his own actions. 
I value the partnership we have had, the challenges we have faced 
together, and the victories we have shared.
  My friend Jim's legacy to the North State will not be forgotten. I 
wish Jim and Marilyn, his children, and his grandchildren the very 
best. May God continue to bless him in his retirement and our state and 
our Nation. It has been an honor to serve the people of the North State 
alongside you.

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