[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 112 (Tuesday, July 12, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1087]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                 HONORING THE LIFE OF LUIS DANIEL CONDE

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                           HON. ALAN GRAYSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 12, 2016

  Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Luis 
Daniel Conde of Haines City, Florida. Luis was a resident of my 
district whose life was cut short in the tragic shooting at Pulse 
nightclub on June 12, 2016, in Orlando.
  Luis was a talented makeup artist and owned a beauty salon with his 
partner of 16 years, Juan Rivera Velazquez. Luis and Juan were partners 
in business and in life. They grew up in the same small town in Puerto 
Rico, and even attended the same school, Jose Campeche High School in 
San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico.
  At their salon, Juan created hairstyles, while Luis--never the shy 
one--touched up clients' make-up and kept the techno music playing. 
Former clients and friends remember them as wonderful people who loved 
helping others and frequently provided their services free of charge to 
women who were victims of domestic violence. It was widely known that 
they loved people and lived to help others.
  Luis Daniel was 39 years old. He died alongside Juan the night of the 
shooting.
  Luis will never be forgotten in our pursuit of a more just and loving 
world. His memory and acts of kindness will live forever in the hearts 
and minds of those who knew him.
  May his family, friends and relatives eventually find solace and 
comfort and may he rest in eternal peace.

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