[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 10]
[House]
[Pages 14402-14403]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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                        A TRIBUTE TO JIM FINDLAY

  (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a remarkable American, 
Mr. Jim Findlay, who has proudly served our Nation as an Air Force 
veteran and our Toledo community throughout his life as a successful 
entrepreneur, extraordinary philanthropist, and a true friend to so 
many.
  Jim Findlay is the epitome of a gentleman. His influence and 
compassion have impacted the lives of thousands. He served as a coach 
to our youth, a mentor to our young adults. He is always there for 
those who seek a champion for their causes. His support of local 
initiatives is deep and legendary. He has been the fundraising chair 
for so many activities, a 70-year member of Glenwood Lutheran Church, 
and a founding board member of the House of Emmanuel.
  Jim attended Scott High School, then the University of Toledo where 
he began his lifelong love affair with the UT Rockets, as well as with 
1947 Homecoming Queen Celia Koontz Findlay. He and Celia were married 
for more than 50 years until her passing in 2004. His loving care for 
her during her prolonged illness inspired all who knew

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them. Jim is a dedicated family man to his children--Jim, Jr., Sarah, 
Jon--a beloved grandfather to Ally and Jonathon, and a wonderful 
companion to PJ Schaefer.
  Jim founded Impact Products, and upon his retirement--in typical Jim 
Findlay fashion--he gave the company to his employees. The company's 
name, Impact, is a testament to the impact that one person can 
selflessly make on the lives of so many.
  We, the family of Toledo and northwest Ohio, are blessed and honored 
to know and to pay tribute to our dear friend, Jim Findlay, who, in 
good times and in times of great struggle, teaches us by way of his 
courageous and generous example. May blessings flow to Jim now and to 
his loved ones.
  We love you, Jim, now and always, and we thank you.

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