Lawmaker offers condolences, praises Rep. Doug LaMalfa

A lawmaker rose on the House floor to offer condolences to Jill LaMalfa and the LaMalfa family and to praise Representative Doug LaMalfa for his longtime service to California.

"He was a gentle, gentle giant," the lawmaker said, adding that LaMalfa was "such a committed person to his constituents, to his state of California, to public service, to his relationships on both sides of the aisle." The speaker said LaMalfa drew "deep respect from the most liberal Democrat in California to the most conservative Republican down in Texas."

The lawmaker highlighted LaMalfa's ties to Northern California and Mount Shasta, called him a devoted representative of his state and constituents, and said, "He will be missed." The speaker closed by saying, "Martha and I share our condolences. We pray for the family at this tragic loss."

The remarks were delivered as a floor statement of condolence and praise; no formal action or vote was recorded in the provided transcript segment.