[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 173 (Tuesday, October 23, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1439]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    REMEMBERING MR. CAMERON MARTINEZ

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                      HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 23, 2018

  Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 
to honor Cameron Martinez, who tragically lost his life earlier this 
month. Cameron is remembered by all who knew him for his kindness, 
generosity, and enormous personality. He was a remarkable young man and 
a loving brother, son, and friend. I am proud to have personally known 
him and honor him and his memory.
  Cameron was a rising star in our community. A native of Alcalde, New 
Mexico, he graduated this year from Espanola Valley High School, where 
he was a top student and athlete. He was especially well known for his 
love of basketball, and his passion for the game earned him the 
nickname ``Space Jam Cam.'' His teammates and coaches had great 
admiration for his work ethic and selflessness on and off the court.
  Cameron was also a gifted student who was committed to advancing his 
education and career. After graduating from high school, he served his 
country working in the Information Technology Department at Los Alamos, 
one of our premier National Laboratories. In this role, he collaborated 
with a team of professionals working on some of our most pressing 
national security matters, including evolving cybersecurity threats. 
The sky was the limit for Cameron, and our nation lost a highly capable 
and driven future leader. Cameron was also an aspiring entrepreneur who 
was working on a clothing line.
  I had the pleasure of getting to know Cameron in recent months and 
can personally attest to his warmth, work ethic, and determination to 
bring positive change to the State of New Mexico. With a simple gesture 
like a hug, Cameron could make you feel like you were the most 
important person in his life. I was one of the people lucky enough to 
receive such a hug.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to express my deepest condolences to Cameron's 
parents, Valerie and Urban, as well as the rest of his loved ones and 
the entire Espanola community. Cameron was taken from us far too young, 
but we will always remember him as a bright, young star in New Mexico 
who positively affected so many people's lives. He will be dearly 
missed.

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