[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 14513-14514]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO JIM FINDLAY

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 26, 2013

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a remarkable American 
who has proudly served our nation as an Air Force veteran and our 
Toledo community as a successful entrepreneur, extraordinary 
philanthropist and a true friend to so many--Mr. Jim Findlay.
  Jim Findlay is the epitome of a true gentleman. His influence and 
compassion have impacted the lives of thousands of people. Jim has been 
a coach to our youth; a mentor to our young adults. He is always there 
for those who seek a champion for their cause. His support of local 
initiatives is deep and legendary as he shares his leadership, 
connections and incredible financial support earning him innumerable 
awards including the area's Outstanding Philanthropist Award, The 
University of Toledo's Blue T and Gold T awards and the highly coveted 
Jefferson Award. He is a 70-year member of Glenwood Lutheran Church, a 
board member of the House of Emmanuel and

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he has served as chairman of many fundraising campaigns for ProMedica, 
Sylvania Athletics and The University of Toledo and others.
  Jim attended Scott High School, then The University of Toledo where 
he began his lifelong love affair with the UT Rockets--as well as the 
1947 Homecoming Queen Celia Koontz Findlay. He and Celia were married 
for more than 50 years until her passing in 2004. Jim is a dedicated 
family man to his children Jim Jr, Sarah, Jon, their spouses Cindy, 
Jack and Linda, a beloved grandfather to Ally and Jonathon Findlay--and 
wonderful companion to PJ Schaefer.
  Jim has proudly been affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, 
Toledo Rotary Club, Big Brothers-Big Sisters of NW Ohio, Lutheran 
Social Services and the Sylvania Athletic Foundation.
  At The University of Toledo, he has been involved with The Tower 
Club, President's Club, Downtown Coaches, UT Alumni Association, 
College of Business & Family Business Center, Sales Executive of the 
Day, Honorary Doctorate of Management, Pacemaker of the Year, Catherine 
Eberly Center for Women, UT Foundation Board and The Findlay Building--
the athletic complex at Scott Park--is named in his honor. He 
established The Celia Koontz Findlay Scholarship, The James R. Findlay 
Scholarship, and the Jim & Celia Findlay Family Business Award. He 
chaired The University of Toledo's Council for Academic Excellence to 
raise funds for scholarships. He also received the UT Athletic 
Department's 12th Man Award and is an honorary member of the Varsity T 
Club.
  He has also been involved with ProMedica's Wine Event, Autism 
Fundraising Council, The Goerlich Center Campaign, Flower Hospital's 
Women's Auxiliary Flower Hospital Cancer and a member of the Stevens 
Warren Flower Society.
  In 2001 he published ``In the Company of Friends'', a book of his 
life experiences.
  Jim has also been awarded an Honorary Degree from Lourdes College, 
the Newman Award, Servant Leadership Award, Toledo Community Award, 
``Grow our Economy--Develop our People'' Award and Ernst & Young 
Entrepreneur Award.
  Jim is the founder of 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 NW Ohio blessed and honored, know and pay tribute to our dear 
friend, Jim Findlay, who in good time and times of great struggle, 
teaches us by way of his courageous example.

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