[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 108 (Wednesday, September 6, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1639]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO KELLY PURCELL

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Kelly 
Purcell, the former Director of Federal Government Affairs for the 
California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues. She passed away on Tuesday, 
August 1, 2006.
  Kelly earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Social Behavior 
from the University of California, Irvine. In addition, she earned a 
Master's degree in Psychology from Pepperdine University, and another 
Master's in Political Management from George Washington University's 
Graduate School of Political Management. Kelly's academic achievements 
and experience were of great value as she advanced her career.
  In October of 2003, Kelly became the Federal Legislative Affairs 
Manager for the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues. She was 
quickly promoted to serve as Acting Director of Federal Government 
Affairs in September of 2004, and became Director in February of 2005. 
In her position, she served California and Nevada credit unions by 
overseeing Congressional and regulatory advocacy programs.
  Kelly attended the Credit Union National Association Government 
Affairs Conference in February of this year. At the event, she met with 
legislators on Capitol Hill to update them on important issues 
including the effects of the Rallies for Credit Unions, the importance 
of local union movements, and the progress of the Credit Union 
Regulatory Improvements Act.
  Mr. Speaker, I am saddened by the unexpected loss of such a young and 
ambitious woman. Kelly's hard work brought passion and enthusiasm to 
the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues through her advocacy 
efforts in Nevada, California, Washington, D.C., and nationwide. She 
will be deeply missed

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