[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 165 (Thursday, September 23, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1013-E1014]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN REMEMBRANCE OF HARRY DAVID JANSOHN

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 23, 2021

  Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, it is with deep sadness but great respect 
that I take this time to remember Harry David Jansohn of Virginia 
Beach.
  Harry ``Dave'' passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 18, 
2021 at the age of 64 years. Harry was born in Washington, D.C. on May 
19, 1957 and raised in Annandale, Virginia by his parents, Harry and 
Janice Jansohn, beside his two sisters, Gloria and Karen and his 
brother, Matthew. Dave graduated from WT Woodson high school where he 
was an honor student and also a first chair trumpet player in his 
school's orchestra.
  In addition to his parents and siblings, Dave is survived by his 
wife, Deana and two sons, Kurt and Connor. Dave was retired from his 
job at NOAA as a Port Engineer in Norfolk, VA which was a job he loved. 
He was well thought of and respected by his coworkers at NOAA. His NOAA 
work colleagues visited him on a regular basis the last 10 years while 
he was living in nursing homes. They loved bringing him his favorite 
treats, beer and chocolate

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chip cookies. His childhood friends, Tim and Vince Laria and college 
friend, Lee Daniels were also frequent visitors over the years which 
made Dave very happy. His friend Jesse Bacon was also someone who was a 
big supporter of Dave when he became ill.
  Dave was previously employed by the Maritime Administration as a 
Marine Surveyor which was also a job he loved. Dave's true passion was 
deep sea fishing out of Oregon Inlet and Hatteras, NC. He was known for 
his ability to always find the Tuna and Marlin on fishing trips. After 
high school and through college he worked as a mate on charter boats 
there. He attended Virginia Tech, where he earned a Bachelor's degree 
in Mechanical Engineering. Dave also earned the Professional Engineer 
designation by passing the exam on his first try. During his High 
School years he achieved the highest honor in scouting, Eagle Scout, 
which he was very proud of.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you to rise with me in memory of Mr. Harry David 
``Dave'' Jansohn and in thanking the Jansohn family for his incredible 
sacrifices, devotion, and service to our Nation; words cannot express 
our gratitude.

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