[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 149]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING THE LIFE OF DAN CURTIS

  (Mr. TURNER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. TURNER. Mr. Speaker, today I'm here to honor and pay tribute to a 
dear friend of mine who has been valiantly battling cancer for the past 
year, Dan Curtis. Dan is a long-time resident of Dayton and a pillar of 
the community, and he has committed his talents to improving the lives 
of countless Ohioans.
  A dedicated volunteer and philanthropist, Dan has given generously of 
his time, expertise, and financial resources to make a difference in 
the lives of individuals and the quality of life in his community.
  He joined the Dayton Development Coalition soon after its inception 
and dedicated his efforts to stimulating the region's economy, while 
embracing the Air Force as a member of the community, and improving the 
lives of airmen.
  Dan helped shepherd our community through good times and bad by 
selflessly giving of himself and his resources. He has always enjoyed 
working with people and assisting them in reaching their goals, and in 
no place is that more evident than in his home. Dan is a devoted 
husband and father who enjoys the loving support of his wife, Amy, and 
children, Kevin, Chelsea, and Matthew.
  His relationships are characterized by selfless devotion, a caring 
nature, and altruism. These traits carried over into his professional 
life, where Dan demonstrated an incredible work ethic, generosity, 
contributions to the community and his love of the country. His many 
achievements and qualities are a testament to Dan.
  As a community, Dayton, Ohio, and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base are 
forever indebted to him.

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