[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 179 (Tuesday, November 13, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H9507]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE MEMORY OF DAMON NELSON

  (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, Damon Nelson, the staff director of 
our House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, passed away a few 
days ago, and this has left us shocked and saddened.
  It was my honor to have been selected by the Speaker to serve on this 
coveted committee, and we all came to know Damon as a kind and gracious 
gentleman. Always armed with a smile, Damon was there to lend a hand to 
staffers and Members alike.
  A veteran of the Persian Gulf war, Damon took pride in his military 
service, which also afforded him the opportunity to meet his lovely 
wife, Dana.
  My heart goes out to you, Dana; to Damon's family; to our 
congressional colleague Devin; and to all the wonderful folks who had 
the privilege of calling Damon a friend.
  Although Damon will no longer walk these hallowed halls, his spirit 
will forever be forged in the mission of this institution: To serve our 
citizens with honor and distinction.
  I was privileged to know such a patriot and fine individual who 
embodied the characteristics of a public servant.
  Thank you, Damon, for all you did, and rest easy, my friend.

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