[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 54 (Monday, March 23, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S1543]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       REMEMBERING MIKE CLAMPITT

 Mr. TILLIS. Mr. President, today I rise to honor the life and 
legacy of North Carolina State Representative Mike Clampitt, a 
dedicated public servant, firefighter, and strong advocate for the 
people of western North Carolina, who passed away on March 18, 2026, 
after a courageous battle with cancer.
  Representative Clampitt devoted his life to serving others. Long 
before his time in elected office, he spent nearly three decades with 
the Charlotte Fire Department, rising to the rank of captain and 
responding to emergencies across the community. His career in public 
safety reflected a deep commitment to protecting lives and to putting 
others first, a calling he carried into public office.
  In the North Carolina House of Representatives, where he served 
multiple terms representing Jackson, Swain, and Transylvania Counties, 
Representative Clampitt was known as a tireless advocate for his 
constituents and for western North Carolina. He brought a practical, 
service-oriented approach to legislating, grounded in the real needs of 
the communities he represented.
  That approach was especially evident in the aftermath of Hurricane 
Helene, one of the most devastating natural disasters to impact our 
State. As communities in western North Carolina faced significant 
flooding and damage, Representative Clampitt was actively engaged in 
recovery efforts, working to support families and ensure western North 
Carolina received the resources it needed.
  Even while battling a serious illness, Representative Clampitt 
continued to serve. He remained engaged in legislative work and 
continued advocating for his constituents. Those who knew Mike Clampitt 
remember a man of humility, kindness, and steady determination. Whether 
as a firefighter, legislator, or simply a neighbor, he lived a life 
defined by service and a commitment to his community.
  On behalf of Susan, myself, and the people of North Carolina, I 
extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who had 
the privilege of knowing him. His legacy will endure in the lives he 
touched and the communities he served.

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