[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 152 (Friday, December 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1817]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING THE LIFE OF KELLY KNOTT

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                            HON. JOHN KLINE

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 11, 2014

  Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Katherine 
``Kelly'' Marjory Krauser Knott. Kelly fought a courageous battle 
against breast cancer, which sadly took her life on December 3.
  As demonstrated at a memorial service earlier this week, Kelly 
touched many lives. The gathering held in her memory overflowed with 
love and grief shared by her many friends, colleagues, and family 
members.
  Kelly was a graduate of New Canaan High School and St. Mary's College 
in Notre Dame, Indiana. She earned a master's degree from George 
Washington University.
  She began her career in the nation's capital as an aide to our former 
colleague, Rep. Mel Hancock of Missouri. She worked in and around 
policy with true grace and professionalism. She held various positions 
throughout her distinguished career and was universally respected and 
admired.
  I met Kelly my first week as a new Member of Congress and was struck 
by her knowledge of both policy and politics. She had a great 
understanding of the Hill and worked tirelessly to advance the goals of 
her members. I not only considered her a colleague but a friend.
  As important as her professional achievements were, they do not 
compare to the success she enjoyed in her personal life. Kelly was a 
devoted wife to her husband Stewart and beloved mother to Carson, 
Halle, and Kendall.
  I ask the House to join me in offering condolences to the Knott 
family and keep them in your prayers as they mourn the loss of a 
remarkable woman.

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