[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1731]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF FREDI SIMPSON

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                         HON. DAVID G. REICHERT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 21, 2018

  Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, as a member of the Washington State 
Republican Congressional Delegation, I rise today to honor the life of 
Mrs. Fredi Simpson, and recognize her tremendous service and many 
contributions to Washington State and our nation.
  As a longtime leader in Washington State politics, Fredi was well 
known for her fierce personality and tenacious drive. Fredi served as 
the Republican National Committeewoman for Washington State, Chairwoman 
for the Chelan County Republican Central Committee and Chairwoman of 
the Chelan-Douglas Republican Women's group, among other posts. In 
politics, Fredi was a force to be reckoned with, crisscrossing the 
state helping candidates on every level. Fredi's leadership in the 
state will be missed.
  Above all, however, we will miss her friendship. Fredi was beloved by 
all who knew her, and she spent her life lifting up her community and 
serving others. There was no more loyal of a friend than Fredi. The 
hole she leaves behind in our hearts and in our Central Washington 
community will never be filled. We are forever grateful for the many 
laughs shared and will always cherish the fond memories of our time 
together as partners on the campaign trail, and most importantly as 
friends in life.
  As I reflect on the many remarkable contributions that span Fredi's 
lifetime, I hold close in my heart the family she leaves behind. While 
Fredi loved her nation and was devoted to its service, there was no 
love greater than that which she gave to her family. To her husband, 
Bruce, a small business owner from Wenatchee, WA, and her son, Kane, I 
say thank you. From the bottom of my heart, I thank them for sharing 
Fredi with us--we are all better people and our nation is stronger 
because of her contributions.

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