[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 76 (Thursday, May 10, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H3919]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                   HONORING THE LIFE OF JOHN PHIPPEN

  (Mr. KIHUEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. KIHUEN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to remember the life of John 
Phippen. John attended the Route 91 festival in Las Vegas on October 1.
  John was the father of six and grandfather to one. His life revolved 
around his friends, children, and grandkids.
  John showed his true character the night of the Route 91 festival 
when he died while shielding a stranger with his body from the gunfire.
  John was a kind and gentle man who enjoyed the simple things in life. 
His favorite thing to do was spend time with his family and friends in 
the sand dunes at Lake Havasu or camping at the beach. Everyone who 
knew John remembers him for being a wonderful, selfless, and sweet man.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend my condolences to John Phippen's 
family and friends. Please know that the city of Las Vegas, the State 
of Nevada, and the whole country grieve with you.

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