[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 18 (Wednesday, January 31, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E97]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       JAMES ``JIM'' M. HEMINGWAY

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                        HON. JEFFERSON VAN DREW

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 31, 2024

  Mr. VAN DREW. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute and honor the life 
of a beloved South Jersey native, James ``Jim'' M. Hemingway, a 
cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, 
who passed away peacefully on November 30, 2023, at the age of 77. 
Jim's kindness, dedication, and love made our community and our world a 
better place. In his early life, Jim honorably served our country in 
the U.S. Army. When he returned, he founded Garden State Dredging Inc., 
a company which was a culmination of his different passions. Jim was a 
pillar of his community, committing a big portion of his time to giving 
back through the Lower Township planning board, the lower township 
Chamber of Commerce and the West Cape May Volunteer Fire Company. Jim's 
enduring partnership with his wife, Shirley A. Hemingway, spanned 58 
beautiful years and together they created a life filled with love and 
cherished memories. As a loving father to James and Sheri, and adored 
grandfather and great-grandfather, Jim's wisdom and love will continue 
to inspire his family. Jim enjoyed family time more than anything as 
well as constructing model trains and airplanes, creating special 
moments with his grandchildren. Jim's generosity and selflessness left 
a profound impact on others, shaping the paths of those he loved. As we 
celebrate Jim's life, we remember a man who embodied the best in all of 
us, leaving an indelible mark that will continue to inspire us. God 
Bless Jim and God Bless the United States of America.

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