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HONORING LIFE AND LEGACY OF HONORABLE CONGRESSMAN DOUG LaMALFA

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On 2026-01-09, Representative Morgan Luttrell (R-TX-8) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING LIFE AND LEGACY OF HONORABLE CONGRESSMAN DOUG LaMALFA" in the House. The speech addressed taxes and also covered agriculture.

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HONORING LIFE AND LEGACY OF HONORABLE CONGRESSMAN DOUG LaMALFA

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026)] [House] [Page H604] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING LIFE AND LEGACY OF HONORABLE CONGRESSMAN DOUG LaMALFA (Mr. LUTTRELL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. LUTTRELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of my friend Congressman Doug LaMalfa, whose impact touched our Nation, his community in northern California, and this very Chamber. Doug filled every room he entered with life, passion, and personality. Above all else, he was authentic and unapologetically himself. That is exactly what made him such an effective leader and beloved colleague. He gave me guidance when I first arrived in Congress and reminded me to never forget where I came from and who sent me here to lead. Whether he was conversing with constituents, passionately defending farmers from this very podium, or getting to work on complex legislation, Doug brought a genuineness to Congress. Everyone felt heard and valued by him. Doug's big heart matched his personality. Not only did he lift up farmers across America, but he treated everyone with the same respect and dignity, regardless of politics. My colleague, Zoe Lofgren, said yesterday he was someone you could disagree with but he was not disagreeable. That is certainly the mark of a true leader and a good man. To his wife, Jill, and their four children, I am terribly sorry for your loss. We all mourn his death. May you find peace in his memory and strength in our words. We are here for you just as Doug was here for all of us. May God bless Doug and his family. ____________________

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HONORING LIFE AND LEGACY OF HONORABLE CONGRESSMAN DOUG LaMALFA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026)] [House] [Page H604] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING LIFE AND LEGACY OF HONORABLE CONGRESSMAN DOUG LaMALFA (Mr. LUTTRELL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. LUTTRELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of my friend Congressman Doug LaMalfa, whose impact touched our Nation, his community in northern California, and this very Chamber. Doug filled every room he entered with life, passion, and personality. Above all else, he was authentic and unapologetically himself. That is exactly what made him such an effective leader and beloved colleague. He gave me guidance when I first arrived in Congress and reminded me to never forget where I came from and who sent me here to lead. Whether he was conversing with constituents, passionately defending farmers from this very podium, or getting to work on complex legislation, Doug brought a genuineness to Congress. Everyone felt heard and valued by him. Doug's big heart matched his personality. Not only did he lift up farmers across America, but he treated everyone with the same respect and dignity, regardless of politics. My colleague, Zoe Lofgren, said yesterday he was someone you could disagree with but he was not disagreeable. That is certainly the mark of a true leader and a good man. To his wife, Jill, and their four children, I am terribly sorry for your loss. We all mourn his death. May you find peace in his memory and strength in our words. We are here for you just as Doug was here for all of us. May God bless Doug and his family. ____________________