[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 10497]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                              ELSON FLOYD

  (Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and in 
memory of Washington State University president, Dr. Elson Floyd, who 
passed away on June 20, after a courageous battle against cancer.
  Dr. Floyd was a giant for eastern Washington. He embodied the values 
we seek in our leaders. He was visionary. He was kindhearted. He was a 
fearless and passionate advocate for higher education, our region, and 
our State. He had the gift of making our dreams seem possible and of 
turning our aspirations into a reality.
  It has been my privilege to know him and call him friend. During this 
difficult time, my prayers continue to be with his wife, his children, 
and the whole WSU family. Together, Washingtonians are inspired and 
will carry on his legacy.
  Thank you, Dr. Floyd, for your tireless work. Rest in peace.

                          ____________________