[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 7, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H57]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING STEPHANIE RILEY

  (Ms. KUSTER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. KUSTER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Lieutenant Colonel 
Stephanie Riley of the New Hampshire National Guard, a courageous 
Granite Stater who recently passed away after a long battle with 
cancer. In addition to her work as an occupational nurse for the Army 
and her dedicated service to the National Guard, Steph touched so many 
lives with her energy and compassion.
  Steph leaves behind a wonderful husband, Shawn, and two terrific 
kids, Shane and Sammie, as well as countless friends and admirers all 
across New Hampshire. She was a tireless advocate for veterans, serving 
as secretary of our State's Veterans Advisory Council. She was devoted 
to the next generation of leaders.
  When Steph was diagnosed with cancer, she refused to be discouraged. 
She was open about her disease, fighting on behalf of cancer research. 
I had the honor of walking with her on her team, Steph Strong, in an 
event to raise cancer awareness. As always, she was kind and vivacious, 
joking with friends and family. I consider myself very lucky to have 
been her friend. Steph was a wonderful, brave Granite Stater.

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