On the recordNovember 30, 2011
Madam Speaker, I stand here today with my colleagues to support the dedication of a meeting room in the Capitol Visitors Center to Gabe Zimmerman, a man known for seeking to bring healthy political discourse through civil service. I would first like to reaffirm my condolences to Gabe's family and loved ones for their loss. He will be missed. Both a devoted congressional aide and a community leader, Gabe served Congresswoman Gabby Giffords' district with a smile and a willingness to go above and beyond in assisting both his office and his fellow citizens. With an extroverted personality and a deep concern for others' well-being, Congresswoman Giffords has noted that Zimmerman became the go-to person for constituents in the district. He was what you call back home ``good people.'' We can all appreciate and learn from Gabe that representing our citizens means going beyond what is asked of us to assist them. Gabe Zimmerman lived this mantra day by day. It is with great respect that I support this bill to dedicate this place of meeting in honor of a man who lost his life through a senseless act of violence. I join the Arizona delegation in hoping that his sacrifice and the principles of his public service are remembered and honored by all of those who seek to make our Nation a better place.
