[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 98 (Tuesday, June 11, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H3687-H3688]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING THE LEGACY OF BLAINE MOELLER
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from
California (Mrs. Kim) for 5 minutes.
Mrs. KIM of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Blaine Moeller,
who passed away at 60 years young and dedicated his career to
protecting our community.
He grew up in Orange, attended Peralta Middle School, and graduated
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from Villa Park High School. He attended the police academy at Golden
West College and served in the Santa Ana Police Department for 31
years.
A lover of motorcycles, Blaine then became a California Highway
Patrol motorcycle rider instructor and opened a motorcycle school in
Anaheim. An avid sports fan, he could be found cheering on his
favorites: the Green Bay Packers, Florida State, and the Lakers.
He was a devoted father, son, brother, and uncle. Blaine leaves
behind two children, Taylor and Courtney; his mother, Marsha; and
siblings, Lorie, Darin, and Todd.
Mr. Speaker, I join his family in mourning his passing and honoring
his legacy.
Honoring the Life of Otto Warmbier
Mrs. KIM of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life of Otto
Frederick Warmbier as we approach the seventh anniversary of his tragic
death at the hands of the North Korean regime on June 19, 2017.
Otto was a dedicated young man, graduating as salutatorian of his
high school in Ohio before attending the University of Virginia.
While on a school tour in North Korea in 2015, Otto was imprisoned
and tortured by the North Korean regime. He died a few days after his
release at just 22 years old.
Mr. Speaker, Otto experienced what no human being should ever have to
go through. While he is no longer with us, his family carries on his
legacy with their advocacy and strength.
``We remember and honor Otto always.'' ``Uri-neun Otto-leul young-
wonhi giukhal geos-ibnida.''
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