[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 69 (Friday, April 27, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E571]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF DEREK J. SPRAGUE

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 27, 2018

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and memory 
of Derek ``Boomer'' J. Sprague.
  Boomer embodied what it means to be a citizen of the North Country. 
At work, Derek was incredibly skilled at Luck Bros, Inc., operating 
large machinery and moving heavy metals with ease. At home, Boomer was 
his children's biggest fan and could be found coaching their sports 
teams and cheering them on. In his spare time, Boomer took advantage of 
the beautiful North Country to fish, hunt, golf, and most importantly, 
spend time with the people he loved. Instead of focusing on material 
success, Boomer's family and friends knew him to value spending time 
with the important people in his life more than anything.
  I would like to offer my deepest condolences to Boomer's family and 
friends, and especially his two children, by whom he will be greatly 
missed. It is clear that Boomer's happy spirit and love for life and 
for all he met will leave a lasting impact on his community. His memory 
will be forever cherished in the hearts of the many people he touched 
throughout his life.

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