HONORING THE LIFE OF DAVID ELLIOT MEYER

On 2026-01-12, Representative James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA-11) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE LIFE OF DAVID ELLIOT MEYER" in the House. The speech addressed climate policy and also covered the environment, crime and justice.

HONORING THE LIFE OF DAVID ELLIOT MEYER

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026)] [House] [Page H620] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE OF DAVID ELLIOT MEYER (Mr. WALKINSHAW asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. WALKINSHAW. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Elliot Meyer, my constituent who tragically passed away on December 6 at the age of 32. While his time with us was far too short, he leaves behind an incredible legacy characterized by kindness and a drive to public service. At Randolph-Macon College, he was awarded a fellowship to study the emerging Tea Party movement, which led to the publication of his book ``Slingshot: The defeat of Eric Cantor.'' After reading the book, I recruited him to an internship in Congressman Connolly's office, where he quickly earned everyone's respect for his reliability and his keen intellect. He later worked as a press assistant to Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe. In 2024, he achieved a lifelong dream of becoming a Federal civil servant working in the Department of Energy's Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations. Elliot accomplished so much in a life that was too short. He will be missed dearly. ____________________