[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 161 (Friday, September 28, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1344-E1345]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF MARTIN NELIS

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 28, 2018

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and 
service of a longtime Pleasant Hill resident, Mr. Martin Nelis.
  Martin was born in Northern Ireland, and graduated with a degree in 
engineering from Queen's University, Belfast. He immigrated to the 
United States in 1989, and worked in the information technology field 
before working as a Congressional aide.
  During his free time, Martin was a soccer player, coach, and cyclist. 
He was also an avid outdoorsman and often went hiking in the Redwood 
forests. Martin enjoyed an active lifestyle and was always willing to 
take up a cause.
  In 2007, he began serving as a Public Information Officer for the 
City of Pleasant Hill, and was pivotal in supporting community 
development efforts. He assisted with coordinating the summer concert 
series and the local farmer's market. Martin also led efforts to raise 
funds for a new public library. He continued to play an active role in 
his community until his unexpected passing on August 2, 2018.
  Martin was preceded in death by his father Billy, and his brother 
Peter. He is survived by his seven siblings, Donncha, Liam, John, 
Patrick, Cathy, Declan and Frank, his 3 children whom he adored, Aidan, 
Fiona and Deirdre. Martin will be remembered for his service to the 
community, his sarcastic wit, and those who had the pleasure of knowing 
him. He will be sincerely missed.

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