[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 76 (Friday, May 13, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E699]
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                        HONORING EDWARD A. HILL

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                         HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 13, 2016

  Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory and life 
of Edward A. Hill, a loving husband, son, brother, uncle, friend and 
colleague. Ed was a member of my staff from 2007 to 2011. His wife, 
Jessica Zufolo, also served on my staff in the late 1990s. They have 
been a part of the DeFazio family for many years, and it is with a 
heavy heart that we mourn Ed's passing.
  Ed didn't start out working in politics, but after volunteering to 
help elect Chris Murphy in 2006 he decided to leave his insurance 
industry job in Connecticut and move to Washington, D.C. He quickly 
fell in love with Congress and with Jessica, whom he had met on the 
campaign trail. I don't think he ever looked back.
  Ed was the type of guy everyone liked to be around. He was always 
smiling and quick with a joke or words of support. His love of craft 
beer and the home brew he shared made him very popular in the DeFazio 
office.
  About nine months ago Ed was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He 
fought it hard until the end. Unfortunately he was diagnosed too late, 
which is not uncommon with this type of cancer. April was Esophageal 
Cancer Awareness month, and I'm sure in his honor Ed would encourage us 
all to get tested.
  Ed passed away on May 1st at Georgetown Hospital. At only 45 years of 
age, he was way too young to die. But, he lived those years he had to 
the fullest. He will be remembered and missed by all whose lives he 
touched.

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