[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 101 (Friday, June 14, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H4097]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                REMEMBERING REIS GRAMS AND JESSE HAUGEN

  (Mr. EMMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember Reis Grams and Jesse 
Haugen, two outdoorsmen who passed away while canoeing in the Boundary 
Waters Canoe Area.
  Reis was a beloved husband to his wife, Angie, and a devoted father 
to his sons, August and Teddy. He grew up in Blaine and was a man of 
many talents, from his love of the outdoors to becoming a skilled 
carpenter and businessowner. He was a lifelong learner, a caring family 
man, and a man of deep faith.
  Jesse grew up in Blaine and served our Nation honorably in the U.S. 
Army. After his military service, Jesse served as a youth leader at his 
church. A proud father and husband, he owned and operated a business 
with his wife, Bethany, and cherished every moment spent with their 
son, Isaac.
  Last month, Reis and Jesse's canoes went over the Curtain Falls, 
leading to their tragic passing.
  We are praying for strength and comfort for their families, friends, 
and all who knew them during this difficult time.

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