[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 144 (Tuesday, September 17, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E907]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                 CELEBRATING JIM ERVIN'S 80TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. LISA C. McCLAIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 2024

  Mrs. McCLAIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my most heartfelt 
wishes to my good friend Jim Ervin as he celebrates his 80th birthday.
  A proud veteran, businessman, and inspiration to many, Jim's 
background has allowed him to excel in everything he has done. At 80, 
Jim continues to apply his wealth of experience to our Nation's defense 
industry. As a result, Jim is widely renowned for his ability to forge 
meaningful relationships between policymakers, business leaders, and 
innovators throughout the country. His tireless work ethic is one that 
should inspire us all.
  Throughout his incredible 20-year service in the U.S. Air Force, Jim 
was able to see--and experience--almost every aspect of our military, 
foreign and domestic. As a logistician, he ensured that our troops in 
the Middle East and South America had everything they needed. As a 
legislative liaison, he advocated on behalf of the Air Force to make 
sure that our airmen were always ready to serve. Jim is someone who 
will always put others first, especially in service to his country.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing Jim a happy 
80th birthday. I am proud to be able to call him my friend, and I 
sincerely look forward to what the future has in store for him.

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