[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 118 (Friday, July 31, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2133]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE DEATH OF MATTHEW GLOMB, A RESIDENT OF GREATER PRINCE 
                              WILLIAM, VA

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 30, 2009

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the lifelong commitment to public service of Matthew Glomb, a devoted 
father and husband, a loyal friend to his colleagues, and an admired 
member of greater Prince William, VA.
  Mr. Glomb pursued a career in the U.S. Coast Guard's Corps of the 
Judge Advocate General, serving at one point as a Military Judge. 
Following his tenure with the Coast Guard, Mr. Glomb continued his 
service to our Nation in the Aviation-Admiralty Office of the U.S. 
Department of Justice, where he specialized in maritime law.
  Tragically, Mr. Glomb was fatally struck by lightning on Monday, July 
27, 2009, at the age of 49. He was jogging along the beach of Southern 
Shores, NC, in the Outer Banks while vacationing with his son at their 
family beach house. He died instantly, leaving behind his wife and two 
children.
  Mr. Glomb is remembered by those closest to him as a man of deep 
faith who immediately cared about everyone he met, and he will forever 
be revered as having an unparalleled sense of humor, and an unwavering 
commitment to serving others.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
accomplishments of this dedicated public servant and in expressing our 
condolences to the entire Glomb family.

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