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| CREC-2012-12-31-pt1-PgE2023 | 2012-12-31 | 112 | 2 | IN HONOR OF MY FAMILY'S LOVE AND SUPPORT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2023 | E2023 | [{"name": "Elton Gallegly", "role": "speaking"}] | 158 Cong. Rec. E2023 | Congressional Record, Volume 158 Issue 171 (Monday, December 31, 2012) [Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 171 (Monday, December 31, 2012)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2023] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF MY FAMILY'S LOVE AND SUPPORT _____ HON. ELTON GALLEGLY of california in the house of representatives Monday, December 31, 2012 Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of my family. As you and almost every Member of Congress knows, doing this job would be impossible without the love and support our families. Twenty-seven years ago, my wife, Janice, agreed to support my first run for Congress. She agreed on three conditions: I would not put the family into debt. That I would never ask her to do public speaking. And, that she would never have to ask for campaign contributions. Well before the primary was over, we were in debt. Janice was my surrogate speaker, and she was the best fundraiser anyone could have. Because of her skills at public speaking and campaigning, we were quickly out of debt from my first run for Congress. For the next 26 years, she spearheaded my campaign and I never again had to borrow from the family. Janice stood by my side as I met with ambassadors, heads of state, and military families. She has been my rock. Janice and my four children were young adults when I first entered Congress. They have married and given us 10 beautiful grandchildren. They have been my greatest champions. Shawn Gallegly married Tea. They gave us two grandsons, Adrian and Lucas. Shawn Payton married Angelique. They gave us a granddaughter, Savannah, and two grandsons, Tanner, and Landon. Kevin Gallegly married Jennifer. They gave us three granddaughters, Emma, Bethie, and Sammie. Shannon Payton Breslow married Scott. They gave us a grandson, Payton, and granddaughter, Presley. Mr. Speaker, without the love and support of my family, I could not have served in this great institution for so long and represented my neighbors as effectively. I know my colleagues join me in thanking them for their love and support. I look forward to spending much more time with my wife, children, and grandchildren and in supporting them achieve their dreams. ____________________ |