[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 38 (Monday, March 1, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E185]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE OF REMINGTON KRISTINE VINEY

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                          HON. ADAM KINZINGER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 1, 2021

  Mr. KINZINGER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
Remington Kristine Viney, who passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 
2021, at the age of 26. Through passion for aviation and flying, 
Remington dedicated herself to service as a member of the Wisconsin Air 
National Guard. Remington was always flying in the seat of an airplane 
surrounded by miles of breathtaking sky doing what she loved.
  On March 14, 1994, Remington was born in Madison, Wisconsin, daughter 
to Kevin and Tia (Scanlon) Viney. She would then graduate with honors 
from Sun Prairie High School in 2012, earn an associate degree in 
tactical aircraft maintenance, and then receive a Bachelor of Business 
Administration degree from UW-Madison in 2017. Her accomplishments were 
many, but her most memorable asset and what was most important to her 
was the depth and breadth of her relationships with family and friends.
  Remington was passionate about any adventure that life had to offer 
and obtained her pilot license in high school. While in college, she 
was the captain of the Wisconsin Flying Team. Additionally, she was a 
founding member of the Women in Aviation, Madison chapter. Remington 
enlisted in the Wisconsin Air National Guard in 2013 where she proudly 
served through several deployments and obtained the rank of staff 
sergeant. She pursued accreditations and licensing to receive her 
commercial pilot license in addition to becoming a flight instructor. 
Further, Remington was working on a degree in Airframe and Powerplant 
Mechanics.
  During her service in the Air National Guard, Remington met the love 
of her life, fellow service member, Kyle Henry. They shared so much 
together, including her passion for real estate, flying, and raising 
her future stepson, Kellan. Above all else, her family was the anchor 
of her life, and she was so excited for her future with her fiance, 
Kyle.
  Madam Speaker, I want to express my condolences, but encourage 
family, friends, and the community to celebrate the life of Remington 
Kristine Viney, for her service to our country and love for life. My 
thoughts and prayers remain with her family and friends during this 
difficult time.

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