[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 176 (Thursday, December 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1849]
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                        IN MEMORY OF LEROY TYSON

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 12, 2013

  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life 
of Mr. Leroy Tyson. Leroy, or ``Tyson'' as he was better known in our 
office, served as a custodian in the Day Cleaning Division of the House 
Office Buildings. He began his service with the Architect of the 
Capitol, AOC, on August 6, 2007, where he worked around the clock to 
help maintain the U.S. Capitol buildings.
  Over the past several years, I came to know Tyson through his 
kindness, hard work, and exceptional service. He became a great friend 
to me and my office, and touched the lives of all those who had the 
pleasure of knowing him. Tyson brought an energy and commitment to 
excellence despite his ongoing struggle with cancer. He prided himself 
on being here every day, living his life as normally as possible, and 
consistently making it a point to ask how everyone else was doing. In 
the midst of chemotherapy and in the days leading up to his untimely 
passing, Tyson always had a sense of humor and checked in often with 
our office to share a laugh.
  Mr. Speaker, we have lost a great man. I feel truly blessed to have 
known him, and our thoughts and prayers are with the Tyson family 
during this difficult time. May Leroy Tyson's memory serve as a 
reminder to show our appreciation to each other while we still have the 
chance.

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