[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 198 (Friday, November 20, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1065]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             MALCOLM NELSON

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 20, 2020

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Malcolm 
Nelson for his work as the Ombudsman for the Energy Employees 
Occupational Illness Compensation Program and to congratulate him on 
his retirement.
  Since his appointment in 2006, Nelson has dedicated his career to 
helping former nuclear weapons workers navigate a complex claims 
process. During his time as Ombudsman, Nelson served with compassion 
and an unparalleled understanding of the law. He consistently served as 
a resource to claimants about the adjudication process and listened to 
their concerns in order to make recommendations to improve the program.
  Accessibility was an important part of Nelson's role as the 
Ombudsman. He often traveled to claimants, attended outreach town 
halls, and even held his own town halls in more remote areas like 
Canyon City, Colorado to make sure all claimants were being reached. 
Former Rocky Flats workers in my district were well served by Nelson. 
He was even nominated for the Service to America Medals by the Alliance 
of Nuclear Worker Advocacy Groups in 2018.
  During his over 40-year tenure in government, Nelson also served as 
general counsel and as acting administrative appeals judge for DOL's 
Benefits Review Board, where he assisted with the appeals process under 
the Black Lung Benefits Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers' 
Compensation Act.
  While I will miss Malcolm Nelson as he leaves this important post, I 
wish him luck in his retirement and I thank him for his many years of 
service to our nuclear weapons workers across this country.

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