[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 20 (Thursday, February 5, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H816]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING THE LIFE OF KYLE LONG

  (Mr. DeSAULNIER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Kyle 
Ean Long who was born in Sacramento on June 14, 1987, and died on 
January 10, 2015, at the all too young age of 27.
  The son of James and Tina Long was born and raised in Sacramento, 
California, attended local public schools, and was a graduate of 
Sacramento State University. I became familiar with Kyle when he came 
to work for me as an intern, quickly rising to a legislative aide in my 
previous position as a Member of the California State Senate.
  Kyle's passion for public policy and his enthusiasm for bringing 
people together made him a highly effective legislative staffer. During 
his tenure in the State senate, Kyle successfully steered bills through 
the legislative process in California that helped to provide counseling 
services for rape victims, prohibited pesticides at school sites and 
child care facilities, and provided school supplies for homeless 
children.
  In addition to being an important member of the California State 
family, Kyle was a beloved friend, family member, and a member of the 
broader Sacramento community. He died when he went to his local gym in 
the morning to start his daily exercise regimen, had a heart attack, 
and passed away at the all too early age of 27.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the 
extraordinary but all too brief life of Kyle Long.

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