[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E914]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT JIM CHAPMAN

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 18, 2024

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jim Chapman of 
Horseshoe Bay, Texas, and present him with the Congressional Patriot 
Award. Jim has dedicated himself to faithfully serving our community.
  Growing up in Sulphur Springs, Jim graduated from Sulphur Springs 
High School in 1963. He then went on to obtain his bachelor's degree in 
accounting from the University of Texas and earned his Juris Doctor 
degree from Southern Methodist University's Law School. Jim started his 
career as an attorney for six years, before being elected District 
Attorney for the 8th Judicial District of Texas in 1976, where he 
served 2 terms. He was then elected to Congress in 1985 through a 
special election, representing Texas' 1st congressional district for 6 
terms. Throughout his time in Congress, he received the National 
Defense Achievement Award every year he served, and was recognized and 
endorsed by every teacher group, law enforcement group, the NRA, and 
many more. After retiring from Congress in 1997, Jim joined Bracewell & 
Patterson LLP and worked 15 years in the firm's D.C. and Austin office, 
co-chairing the Government Relations Group.
  Jim's dedication to public service expands more than just public 
office. He served as Outside General Counsel for the Board of Hopkins 
County Memorial Hospital District, President of local United Way, and 
as Board Chairman and General Counsel for Peoples National Bank of 
Sulphur Springs. He's a proud member of 1st United Methodist Church, 
where he serves as chairman of the administrative board and as a Sunday 
school teacher for adult couples. I commend Jim for his dedicated 
service to the people of our community and wish him continued success 
for many years to come.
  It is an honor to bestow Jim with the Patriot Award for his 
exceptional service to the people of North Texas.

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