    [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 10, 2018)]
    [House]
    [Pages H93-H94]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                     HONORING THE LIFE OF THOMAS S. MONSON

      (Mr. CURTIS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
    minute.)
      Mr. CURTIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a beloved
    worldwide leader, Thomas S. Monson, who served as the president and
    prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints until his
    passing last week.
      From an early age, President Monson led a faithful life serving those
    most in need and seeking out those who often went unnoticed. His loving
    service spanned over half a century.
      On a personal note, while I was mayor of Provo, our historic
    tabernacle burned down in a tragic fire. The devastating loss of such a
    treasured building in our community was palpable.
      But President Monson had the unmistakable foresight to know that
    something even more remarkable could one day stand in its place. I will
    never forget the audible gasp from thousands of church members when
    President Monson announced that, from the ashes of the tabernacle, a
    new temple would be built in its stead.
      Today, that temple stands as an extraordinary reminder of his
    unmatched leadership that led us from loss and sorrow to hope and joy.
      My wife, Sue, and I express our deepest condolences to President
    Monson's family and the many members of the

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    church around the world that grieve at the loss of this important
    leader.

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