Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Third District banker, community servant, and World War II veteran, Jim Black. As the oldest World War II veteran living at the Norfolk, Nebraska, veterans home, Jim turned 100 years of age in January and has lived a life full of service to his community and his country. A native of Fullerton, Nebraska, Jim's undeterable desire to serve led him to enlist in the Navy after he was initially denied enlistment by the Army and the Army Air Corps for supposed medical issues. During the war, he served on three different submarines, including the USS Silversides, which is credited with the sinking of 23 enemy submarines. After the war, Jim returned to Nebraska to work at Fullerton's First National Bank and Cones State Bank in Pierce. For his remarkable dedication to bettering the world around him, he was honored with the title of 2008 Citizen of the Year for his championing of the Discovery Bridge project linking Cedar County, Nebraska, and Yankton, South Dakota. Jim exemplifies Nebraska values of determination, patriotism, and civic engagement. Today, he lives in Norfolk, Nebraska, and is a model for giving back to the community. His enduring willingness to serve and can-do attitude represents the best of Third District Nebraskans. ____________________”