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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHON. MIKE FLOOD
of nebraska
in the house of representatives
Mr. FLOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service of Steve Kelso, a quiet, humble and dedicated public servant whose passing is being deeply felt across Nebraska.
public service. Through hard work, integrity and deep expertise, he rose from an entry-level housing manufacturing position to lead the Nebraska Public Service Commission's Housing and Recreational Vehicle Department. Colleagues knew him as unfailingly friendly and approachable, but also deeply committed to protecting public safety and ensuring high standards across the housing industry.
Steve's service extended far beyond state government. He devoted countless hours as a volunteer firefighter, emergency medical technician and EMS instructor, helping train first responders in small towns and rural communities across Nebraska. Even while battling cancer, Steve continued assisting others and serving his community until his final days.
extraordinary commitment to community. Steve Kelso was, in every sense, a quintessential Nebraskan.
to his family, friends, coworkers and all those whose lives he touched through his years of service.