[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 177 (Friday, October 24, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1001]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SUPERVISOR JAMES M. ``JIM'' HOLLAND

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                       HON. JENNIFER L. McCLELLAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 24, 2025

  Ms. McCLELLAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of the Honorable James M. ``Jim'' Holland, who faithfully served the 
people of Chesterfield County's Dale District for nearly two decades 
before his passing on October 14, 2025. I had the honor of working 
closely with Jim and witnessing firsthand his deep love for and 
unwavering dedication to his constituents. His kindness, humility, and 
steadfast commitment left a lasting impression on everyone who knew 
him, and his influence will be felt for generations to come.
  Born in Gates County, North Carolina, in 1951, Jim Holland served 
honorably in the U.S. Army's 18th Airborne Corps before earning degrees 
in accounting and business administration from Fayetteville State 
University and North Carolina Central University. A certified public 
accountant, he built a successful practice and later taught accounting 
for 24 years at Virginia Commonwealth University, inspiring generations 
of students with his belief that numbers are a tool for integrity and 
empowerment.
  Elected in 2008, Supervisor Holland was the longest-serving member of 
the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, chairing the Board in 
2014, 2021, and 2024. Known for his calm and collaborative leadership, 
he guided the county through the Great Recession and the COVID-19 
pandemic, championing strong schools, fiscal responsibility, and 
community investment. His dedication led to major improvements in local 
infrastructure and the renaming of the Beulah Recreation Center in his 
honor in 2025.
  Beyond his contributions in local government, he represented 
Chesterfield on numerous regional and state boards and was appointed by 
multiple Virginia governors for his expertise and judgment. Deeply 
rooted in his faith and community, he served as a deacon and Sunday 
school teacher at First Baptist Church Centralia and received the Dr. 
Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Leadership Award earlier this year.
  Jim Holland is survived by his wife of 52 years, Judith, and their 
children, Jessica and James, Chesterfield County and the Commonwealth 
of Virginia have lost a devoted public servant and educator whose 
legacy will endure in the community he helped build.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the life 
of Supervisor Jim Holland, a man guided by faith, service, and a 
lifelong commitment to leaving things better than he found them.

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