[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 171 (Monday, December 31, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2023]
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                IN HONOR OF MY FAMILY'S LOVE AND SUPPORT

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                          HON. ELTON GALLEGLY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 31, 2012

  Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of my family. As you and 
almost every Member of Congress knows, doing this job would be 
impossible without the love and support our families.
  Twenty-seven years ago, my wife, Janice, agreed to support my first 
run for Congress. She agreed on three conditions: I would not put the 
family into debt. That I would never ask her to do public speaking. 
And, that she would never have to ask for campaign contributions.
  Well before the primary was over, we were in debt. Janice was my 
surrogate speaker, and she was the best fundraiser anyone could have.
  Because of her skills at public speaking and campaigning, we were 
quickly out of debt from my first run for Congress. For the next 26 
years, she spearheaded my campaign and I never again had to borrow from 
the family. Janice stood by my side as I met with ambassadors, heads of 
state, and military families. She has been my rock.
  Janice and my four children were young adults when I first entered 
Congress. They have married and given us 10 beautiful grandchildren. 
They have been my greatest champions.
  Shawn Gallegly married Tea. They gave us two grandsons, Adrian and 
Lucas.
  Shawn Payton married Angelique. They gave us a granddaughter, 
Savannah, and two grandsons, Tanner, and Landon.
  Kevin Gallegly married Jennifer. They gave us three granddaughters, 
Emma, Bethie, and Sammie.
  Shannon Payton Breslow married Scott. They gave us a grandson, 
Payton, and granddaughter, Presley.
  Mr. Speaker, without the love and support of my family, I could not 
have served in this great institution for so long and represented my 
neighbors as effectively. I know my colleagues join me in thanking them 
for their love and support. I look forward to spending much more time 
with my wife, children, and grandchildren and in supporting them 
achieve their dreams.

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