[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 160 (Thursday, October 5, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1331]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO LIANNE DENNSTEDT

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                              of california

                     in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, October 5, 2017

   Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
Lianne Dennstedt, who passed away in Flagstaff, Arizona on Monday, 
September 18, 2017. Lianne was the eldest daughter of Brenda Dennstedt, 
Vice President of the Western Municipal Water District Board of 
Directors, and Shawn Dennstedt, a 24-year veteran of the San Diego 
County Sheriffs Department, as well as the older sister of Jaimee 
Dennstedt. She will be greatly missed.
   Lianne attended Murrieta Valley High School in Murrieta, California, 
where she was a decorated cross country runner in addition to being an 
excellent student. Following her graduation in 2016 with a full 
International Baccalaureate diploma, she decided to attend Northern 
Arizona University (NAU) in Flagstaff, Arizona, due to its high 
scholastic standards. In her freshman year at NAU, Lianne selected 
Environmental Science as her major and made the Dean's List both 
semesters.
   Just a few weeks ago, Lianne had just begun her sophomore year at 
NAU when she became ill with a severe sore throat. A week later, she 
was admitted to the hospital with meningitis, double pneumonia and 
renal failure. Despite her strength, the unwavering support of her 
family and dedicated actions by her medical team, Lianne lost her 
battle with this aggressive illness. I join the Dennstedt family in 
expressing my heartfelt appreciation to the doctors, nursing staff and 
team of medical specialists at Flagstaff Medical Center for their 
heroic efforts, kindness and compassion during this incredibly 
difficult time.
   I had the distinct privilege of knowing Lianne and her family for 
many years, and there are simply no words that soften the heartbreaking 
loss of Lianne's loving and bright spirit. I extend my heartfelt 
condolences to the entire Dennstedt family and her friends. Although 
Lianne may be gone, I know that the joy and happiness she brought to 
those around her will endure forever.

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