and shriner's hospital to become a football coach by the name of john nelson at pacific lutheran university in washington state. he never threw a football, never caught a football. he became a loved and loving and highly respected football coach, though he never had the physical ability to participate in the game. he became intellectually skilled at it. when i look at pictures of him on the field in his chair and realized he could never have the sensation of participation, i realized how important this america's cup can be towards advancing sailing as an activity for the disabled. little more than a month ago, we had some boats racing out on san francisco bay. they were called aussie 18's. these boats are like resources. they literally fly across the water. they require athletic skills -- [bell rings] supervisor mirkarimi: thank you. next speaker please. >> i'm going to finish and say that anything in the other members can do to assist, we are ready and willing. i feel the participation in the america's cup would be wonderful stimulus for the disabled sailing in the u.s. thank you. supervis

currently serving as a member of the arkansas commission for veterans' affairs and he was a proud shriner and mason. after a long, fulfilling life jim passed away on december 18 and he will certainly be missed. however his legacy will live for generations to come because of his again rossity. i ask my colleagues to keep jim's family and friends in their thoughts and prayers during these difficult times. with that i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from hawaii rise? >> unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered, the gentleman from hawaii is recognized. >> i rise to address this house which will likely be by last formal address to the floor. it's been a privilege representing the people of hawaii and testimony to the greatness of our nation that a child of immigrants from china and thailand can call himself the maker of laws in the united states. i want to first thank the voters of had i hi for giving me this opportunity to serve them and thank all the volunteers who worked so hard to