[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 77 (Friday, May 5, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E400]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING JIM WORTHINGTON

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                       HON. BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 5, 2023

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an 
outstanding constituent from my district, Mr. Jim Worthington. Jim is 
the owner and operator of the Newtown Athletic Club based in Newtown, 
Pennsylvania. For over 40 years, Jim has been a leader and great friend 
of our district.
  Jim is highly regarded in the Health and Sports club industry. He was 
appointed to serve on the ``President's Council for Sports, Fitness and 
Nutrition.'' He has also served as President of the International 
Sports Club and is a strong believer in giving back to those who have 
served our country in the Armed Forces, both past and present.
  Jim has taken special attention to the issue of suicide amongst 
servicemembers and Veterans. After seeking out the expertise of 
professionals working with the cognitive-physical relationship of 
Veterans health issues, Jim Worthington partnered with local Veterans 
advocates to enable the Victor Six Veterans Health and Fitness 
Organization, resulting in zero suicides amongst its military and 
veteran graduates. He continues to selflessly give his time, finances, 
and facilities to Victor Six's participants to ensure that our 
community's heroes are cared for in both body and mind
  Jim's pursuit for better health does not stop at the local level. He 
was instrumental in the push for allowing patients with life-
threatening diseases to access experimental treatments through his 
advocacy for the ``Right to Try'' Act.
  We are all incredibly grateful for Jim's dedication to mental and 
physical health. His selfless service to our community is an incredible 
example of citizenship and we are all fortunate to call him a neighbor 
and friend.

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