[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 155 (Monday, October 15, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2135]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     REMEMBERING NICHOLAS PALMIOTTO

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                           HON. FRANK R. WOLF

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 15, 2007

  Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I bring to the attention of the House Mr. 
Nick Palmiotto, a dedicated soldier, a leader, a father, a husband, a 
member of my Service Academy Advisory Board and my constituent from 
Sterling, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 44 on October 6 after 
a valiant fight against leukemia.
  It was an honor to have Nick serve as a member of my Academy Board 
which assists in the selection of nominees for military academies. As a 
1984 graduate of the Naval Academy, Nick recognized the character and 
integrity that would enable young men and women to become leaders and 
heroes, much like himself. Nick was the embodiment of what it meant to 
be a soldier and a true gentleman.
  Nick Palmiotto was born on November 18, 1962, in Mount Kisco, New 
York. After completing high school at the top of his class, Nick 
attended the Naval Academy and graduated 11th in his class. He was 
accepted at the prestigious Nuclear Power School and was commissioned 
as a nuclear power submariner. Shortly thereafter, however, Nick was 
medically retired from the Navy after learning of a blood disorder that 
would prevent him from serving at sea.
  Upon leaving the Navy, Nick continued his involvement with the 
military as a defense contractor, developing many high-tech programs 
which enhanced operations training and helped to save the lives of many 
soldiers on the battlefield. During the final years of his career he 
served in support of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
  Nick was an asset to the community and he will be greatly missed by 
all those who knew and loved him, including his two children, Kyleigh 
and Chad, and his wife, Janelle, of 19 years. We send our condolences 
to his family and friends and salute Nick Palmiotto for his life of 
service to his country.

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