[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 30, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H4002]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         REMEMBERING DON YOUNG

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to remember 
the life and legacy of the gentleman from Alaska, Representative Don 
Young, the dean of the House.
  Don was a dear colleague, friend, and brother in the Lord. He loved 
Alaska and respected the institution of the House, where he represented 
his constituents for five decades. As dean of the House, he was the 
longest-serving Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives' 
history.
  He was a tireless fighter for Alaska and an unparalleled public 
servant. It has been a privilege to serve with such a strong 
longstanding Member, who was truly a force of nature. My closest 
moments with Don were shared on the House floor at our weekly Bible 
study where we discussed the promises of God's Word.
  While we mourn his passing and lift his family in prayer, I will be 
celebrating a life well-lived.
  Madam Speaker, Scriptures in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 instructs us 
with these words: ``Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be 
uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve 
like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.''
  Don Young had hope.
  Well done, good and faithful servant.

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