[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 65 (Thursday, April 10, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E307-E308]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LEGACY OF JAMES FRANKLIN MOBLEY

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 10, 2025

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the late James 
Franklin Mobley whose life exemplified honorable service and remarkable 
accomplishment.
  James was born on June 11, 1948, in Gainesville, Florida, to Wilbur 
and Evelyn Mobley. In 1950, his family relocated to California, where 
he later graduated from Sanger High School in 1966.
  Dedicated to a life of service, James served in the Vietnam War as 
part of the 327th Infantry, 101st Airborne, from January 1970 to March 
1971. He later documented his experiences in his book, Betrayal: Never 
Waste a Soldier.
  In 1973, he married Laurel Ann Miller, and together they had two 
children, Christopher and Daniel.
  James pursued a career in politics, working first for California 
State Senator George Zenovich and later for Congressman Richard Lehman, 
his childhood best friend. He went on

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to serve Fresno County's IT Services Department for 21 years before 
retiring in 2009.
  An avid skier and pilot, James embraced life with passion. In 
retirement, he remained active by caring for his grandson, Sebastian, 
and staying connected with friends and fellow veterans.
  He is survived by his son Christopher and daughter-in-law Cassiane; 
his son Daniel; his grandchildren Evelyn and Sebastian; his sister 
Jacqueline and brother-in-law Alan Schwartzman; his nephew Justin 
Schwartzman; his niece Marisa Schwartzman; and his nephew Michael 
Mobley.
  Mr. Speaker, I invite my esteemed colleagues to join me in honoring 
the memory of James Franklin Mobley. Let us celebrate his life and 
recognize his invaluable contributions to our community and Nation.

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