[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23889]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE SERVICE OF U.S. CONGRESSMAN DAVE WELDON, M.D.

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                           HON. JOHN L. MICA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 2, 2008

  Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
U.S. Congressman Dave Weldon, M.D. who I have had the privilege to 
serve with over the last 14 years in the House of Representatives.
  Congressman Weldon, Florida's doctor, will be retiring at the end of 
the 110th Congress after being first elected to the House in 1994. He 
has been a great example of a citizen legislator--giving up successful 
professional careers in the U.S. Army and in medicine and in 
sacrificing time with family to serve our nation.
  Not only is Rep. Weldon a brilliant physician, but throughout his 
tenure in Congress, he has been a provider of leadership in 
representing Florida's Space Coast. When Dave spoke on the floor, he 
spoke with knowledge, insight and understanding. Not only did he 
contribute to the legislative process, but he also improved the 
legislative product.
  I am pleased to have this opportunity to salute Rep. Weldon and his 
wife Nancy for their public service. Madam Speaker, I ask all Members 
of the U.S. House of Representatives to join me in recognizing 
Congressman Weldon's service to our nation through all aspects of his 
life. To Dave and his family, we extend our sincere thanks and well 
wishes for the future.

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