Congressman Flood Celebrates the Life of Jack Hoffman during House Floor Remarks

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood delivered remarks on the House Floor honoring the life and memory of Jack Hoffman. 

A video of his speech can be found by clicking here. News outlets are welcome to use the footage for reporting purposes. The full text of Congressman Flood’s speech is provided below.

Mister Speaker, I rise today to honor the remarkable life of one of our greatest Nebraskans: Jack Hoffman.

For over a decade, Jack’s story captured the hearts and minds of Americans and Nebraskans as he battled brain cancer.

Through it all, the Cornhusker State cheered him on.

In 2013, Jack made national news when he ran for a 69-yard touchdown during the Husker Spring Game. In that moment, Jack became a symbol of perseverance and hope for kids and families grappling with pediatric brain cancer. 

To help others facing the same battle, his family founded the Team Jack Foundation to support research on pediatric brain cancer.

When Jack passed last week, our entire state mourned his loss. His legacy will forever be etched in the hearts of Nebraskans. He joins his father, who also died of brain cancer—a very good friend of mine and somebody I know who welcomed his son into Heaven with open arms.