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TRIBUTE TO JIM PAULY
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HON. KEN CALVERT
of california
in the house of representatives
Friday, November 19, 2021
Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize Jim Pauly, who is stepping down from the Corona Rotary this month after 55 years of dedicated service. Jim has been a true leader in my hometown of Corona, California for decades, and residents throughout the community deeply appreciate his many contributions.
Jim has been a Corona resident since his parents moved to the then-
small town in 1937 while he was in elementary school. While attending Corona High School, Jim answered our nation's call to serve in the United States Navy during World War II. He was just 17 when he enlisted and would miss his own high school graduation due to his service. Following his time in the Navy, Jim returned to Corona and shortly thereafter married his wife, Katherine. He also launched what would become a nearly 50-year career in the Corona retail business by working at Emerson's Men's Clothes. Years later, he would become a partner in the successful store, which would be renamed Emerson-Pauly Menswear.
While working and raising a family, Jim always found time to be an active member of the Corona community. Jim joined the Corona Chamber of Commerce in 1948 and served as ``Chairman of the Retail Division.'' He was also a member of the 20-30 Club, the Downtown Corona Redevelopment Project, and the Corona Parking Authority. Jim was also appointed the Corona-Norco Unified School District Board of Trustees in 1966. It has been my pleasure to join Jim as a longtime member of the Corona Rotary Club and give back to the city we love.
There's no question our region is a better place to live, work, and do business because of Jim's passionate efforts. On behalf of our community, I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation and wish Jim much happiness in his future endeavors.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 202
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