[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 68 (Thursday, April 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E543-E544]
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                       HONORING CURTIS W. THAYER

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                             HON. DON YOUNG

                               of alaska

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 26, 2018

  Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and 
celebration of the 50th birthday of a former employee, colleague and 
more importantly, friend on May 4, 2018.
   Mr. Curtis Thayer of Anchorage, Alaska has worked tirelessly on 
behalf of Alaskans for over half of his very young 50 years. He has 
served his time in a wide variety of public service and private 
practice to bring Alaska economic development, jobs and a solid 
foundation of community.

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   Moreover, Curtis is a devoted husband, father and son who dedicates 
his life to his family and many charitable and non-profit 
organizations. In a very brief time, Curtis has completed more than 
most people could in three lifetimes and I have a tremendous amount of 
respect for him, even selling him one of my precious guns at one point 
in time. That never happens as I really love my guns--but I gave him a 
great deal.
   Curtis has a great wit, a sharp mind, and sometimes a sharp tongue, 
but you can always count on him to be there for you. He epitomizes 
loyalty, honesty and courage. He has stood by my side through all of 
the political and personal ups and downs and I cannot thank him enough 
for all he has done for the great State of Alaska and for me as a 
politician and a person. He is just simply a great guy with an even 
better wife and son.
   Mr. Speaker, Curtis's wife Josie and his son Matthew stand beside a 
great man who will have many more years to make Alaska an even better 
place to live. Fifty is just the beginning for this young man.
   Happy birthday to my friend, Curtis W. Thayer.

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