[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 62 (Tuesday, April 29, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H3275]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING FORMER U.S. REPRESENTATIVE MICK STATON

  (Mrs. CAPITO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise here with my fellow Members from 
West Virginia to honor former U.S. Representative Mick Staton, who 
passed away on April 14, 2014.
  Mick was a lifelong West Virginian who devoted himself to a life of 
service to our great State, including representing the Third District 
of West Virginia. Mick's public service began with 8 years in the 
National Guard, and his passion for serving others and his dedication 
to Republican principles inspired him to make a run for Congress.
  A successful businessman, Congressman Staton also served as a 
Presidential elector for West Virginia. Then, just last month, he was 
named as one of only five emeritus members of the West Virginia 
Republican Party.
  More evident than Mick's tremendous dedication to West Virginia was 
his devotion to his family. He and his wife, Lynn, shared a true 
partnership in life, giving them faith and support to persevere through 
his difficult health challenges.
  As a friend of Mick's for 30 years, I will miss his bright smile, 
quick wit, and warm companionship. I offer my deep condolences to Lynn, 
their two children, and their extended family.

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