[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 208 (Thursday, December 2, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1307-E1308]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     REMEMBERING FLOYD NESSE, A LIFELONG ADVOCATE FOR NEW JERSEY'S 
                          DISABILITY COMMUNITY

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                          HON. MIKIE SHERRILL

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 2, 2021

  Ms. SHERRILL. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Floyd Nesse for his 
lifelong service to individuals with disabilities in NJ-11 and beyond.
  Mr. Nesse organized efforts throughout New Jersey to reduce barriers 
and broaden protections for people with disabilities. He was 
particularly committed to expanding access to fulfilling and 
accommodating employment opportunities. He brought the concerns of the 
disability community to the attention of the federal government, 
traveling down here to our nation's capital to advocate for legislation 
to improve the quality of life for those with disabilities.
  Mr. Nesse was deeply admired by his peers and was known for working 
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empathetically and effectively. He was recognized for his service in 
2019 and was awarded the Unsung Hero Award from Inroads to 
Opportunities and the Larry Barker Spirit of State Use Award from the 
State Use Programs Association.
  Over the course of his career, Mr. Nesse served as the Executive 
Director of the Edison Sheltered Workshop, the President and CEO of the 
Center for Vocational Rehabilitation, and most recently as the Vice 
President of Government Affairs for ACCSES New Jersey.
  Beyond his advocacy, Mr. Nesse was a caring husband, father, and 
grandfather, finding great joy in spending time with his family. He was 
also a man of deep faith, and on Sundays, you could find him with a 
guitar in hand leading the worship team at his local congregation.
  Floyd Nesse passed away on October 19, 2021. His legacy will live on 
in his family and in the lives of all he served. I am grateful for all 
Mr. Nesse did to ensure we live in more inclusive communities. He will 
be dearly missed.

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