[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 100 (Wednesday, June 25, 2014)]
[House]
[Pages H5747-H5748]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  WELCOMING THE HONORABLE CURT CLAWSON TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentlewoman from Florida is 
recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.

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  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, as dean of the Florida delegation, it 
is a great honor to welcome our newest Member of this proud body, 
Congressman Curt Clawson.
  Like all of us here, the Congressman believes in a bright economic 
future for all of America, and I am sure that with his extensive 
background as a former CEO this will help us in our pursuit to make 
that future a reality.
  Curt, from the basketball court to Capitol Hill, you have proven that 
no obstacle is too great and that with your dedication and your skills 
you will be able to accomplish whatever you set out to do.
  Your journey to get to this point has been a long, storied, and 
successful one, gathering knowledge and understanding of our State and 
our Nation's needs and developing a clear vision along the way.
  I am confident that together, along with the entire bipartisan 
Florida congressional delegation, you will be able to represent our 
great State to the highest degree and join us in a constructive, 
insightful debate to lead our Nation to domestic and international 
prosperity.
  Last night was surely a joyous night for you, for your family, and 
for your community. It was a culmination of months, years, and a 
lifetime of hard work. We hope that you continue your efforts for the 
good of the people who shared your vision with you last night and for 
our entire State and country.
  Before I yield to my distinguished colleague, I would like to once 
again welcome Congressman Clawson as our newest addition to the Florida 
delegation familia.
  Congratulations, Curt, and welcome.
  I yield to the gentleman from Florida.
  Mr. CLAWSON. Mr. Speaker, it appears that there are too many point 
guards in this Hall.
  I start by bowing in humility to my God, hoping for wisdom and 
inspiration on a responsibility so big on my shoulders that we all 
share of course.
  My second point today is that I am committed to represent those in my 
district, and not only those that voted for me, but those that did not: 
the young and old, male and female, White, African American, or those 
that speak Spanish, too--los que hablan espanol, tambien. I am 
committed to representing all of my constituents in a fair way.
  My grandfather was a gardener in his spare time, and he had a long, 
dark closet. At the end of that closet was a picture of a judge in 
long, flowing robes. At the bottom of that picture was written the 
following words: ``We call him `Your Honor' to remember our own.''
  I have always felt that my father and grandfather didn't need that 
reminder very often, but I come to you today hoping to bring just a 
small measure of honor to this Chamber and hoping that we can honor our 
constituents and honor each other by the way we treat each other.
  I am so humbled and grateful to be here and ask for your support. 
Thank you.

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