[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 176 (Tuesday, December 9, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S16115]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



  (At the request of Mr. Daschle, the following statement was ordered 
to be printed in the Record.

                     TRIBUTE TO JULIE ELLIS LeMOULT

 Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I rise to pay tribute to the life 
and legacy of Julie Ellis LeMoult, an extraordinary young woman from 
Bethesda, MD.
  This past spring, Julie Ellis LeMoult, loyal, compassionate, 
understanding and forgiving friend passed away far too early at the age 
of 28. Her death has dimmed the light of all who knew her: her husband, 
Chris LeMoult; her parents, Bruce and Donna Ellis; her sisters, Sheri 
DeLorenzo, Andrea Lynch and Christiane Ellis, and her many, many 
friends in Bethesda and all across the country.
  Julie is irreplaceable. She dedicated her short life to maintaining 
and exalting humankind by paying tribute to each person's individual 
gifts. Above all, Julie was always selfless and strived to draw on and 
draw out the best in everyone she met.
  The third of four children and the daughter of an entrepreneur who 
catered to kings, queens, presidents, diplomats, charitable causes and 
private social functions, Julie was raised in Bethesda, MD and attend 
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School.
  In December 1996, Julie graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University where 
she received a business degree in 3\1/2\ years while playing lacrosse. 
She excelled in her academics through fortitude and perseverance, 
overcoming a childhood struggle with dyslexia. Her self-esteem remained 
intact because of her athletic abilities, providing her swimming, 
diving, basketball, softball and lacrosse teams with the highest 
excellence of leadership and sportsmanship. Julie's stride and form as 
a runner exhibited her most memorable style of athletic grace.
  In 1997, Julie worked for Hambrecht and Quist in San Francisco before 
returning to Maryland to join Discovery Communications where she was an 
invaluable member of its corporate affairs and communications 
department.
  As an adult, Julie became a knowledgeable resource for many people 
experiencing panic and anxiety disorders and was able to recommend The 
Ross Center of Washington, DC, and the Midwest Center for Anxiety, 
Stress and Depression to those who sought her counsel.
  Julie Katherine Ellis married Christopher M. LeMoult of Cape Code, 
MA, in September 2001. She delivered their baby boy, Logan Donnelly, in 
April 2003. Her life as a mother allowed her to be with her son for 
only 8 hours before unknown complications took her life.
  In addition to her beautiful smile and peaceful nature, Julie's 
greatest legacies are her son Logan and her ability to open up her 
heart unconditionally to family, friends, acquaintances and strangers 
alike in the hope of making their lives better while expecting nothing 
in return.
  The sorrow over Julie's loss is accompanied by the abundance of joy 
that exists in the memories her family and friends share, her life that 
they celebrate and her love that will live on. At Thanksgiving and 
always, Julie's parents, sisters, husband, son, family, friends and 
colleagues are grateful for the brilliance of her life. Julie Ellis 
LeMoult will never be forgotten.

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