[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 108 (Monday, July 13, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1049]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING KEVIN SUTHERLAND

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                          HON. MARC A. VEASEY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 13, 2015

  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a dear friend, Kevin 
Sutherland, a young man whose always cheerful personality, gentle 
nature and caring spirit touched all of us who knew him. Kevin was 
taken from us much, much too soon this past July 4th.
  Kevin Sutherland was born and grew up in Trumbull, Connecticut, to 
Theresa and Douglas Sutherland. Kevin first caught the political bug 
when he joined his father collecting petition signatures door-to-door. 
The early political exposure proved to have a powerful effect on Kevin. 
He became involved in local Connecticut politics and quickly embraced 
the importance and value of personally engaging in public service.
  At just the age of 15, Kevin further honed his political skills by 
working in Congressman Jim Himes' 2008 and 2010 congressional campaigns 
in Bridgeport, Connecticut up until his graduation from Trumbull High 
School in 2009. Following his passion for political activism, Kevin 
attended American University in Washington, D.C., the epicenter of 
political action.
  At American University, Kevin was active in student government and 
served as Student Government Secretary for two years. In addition, 
Kevin discovered his passion and talent for communications and design. 
He applied his time and talents politically by serving as the 
Communications Director of the American University College Democrats 
and also served as the New Media Coordinator for the Kennedy Political 
Union.
  After graduating from American University in 2013, Kevin took his 
passion for politics and began working professionally with the Lone 
Star Project, a Democratic political research and communications 
organization. Kevin's hard work and talent for graphic design then led 
him to New Blue Interactive, where he could apply his political passion 
and experience to many Democratic candidates and causes.
  Kevin's love and gift for graphic design and photography filled his 
spare time as well. Kevin embraced living in Washington, D.C. by 
capturing the sights and sounds of our beautiful Capital city. When 
traveling to other places, Kevin would return with the essence of his 
travels captured visually. He graciously shared his work and, in doing 
so, not only showcased his talent but let us all share in the joy of 
his experience. It is a gift he gave without knowing and one that we 
will always cherish just as we cherish knowing this wonderful young 
man.
  In honor and remembrance of Kevin Sutherland, whose warm and kind 
heart touched many lives, I submit this statement.

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