[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 23 (Wednesday, March 6, 2002)]
[House]
[Page H690]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO CATHY LAIRD

  (Mr. PENCE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in deep humility to join in the 
shock and the grief of the citizens of Shelby County, Indiana, to pay 
tribute to the passing of a leader, a wife, a mother, and a 
distinguished local citizen, Cathy Laird, who passed away at the age of 
37 yesterday following the complications from an automobile accident. 
Cathy Laird was not only a distinguished public servant who would have, 
without term limits, been permitted to run for her third consecutive 
term as county clerk, she was also the devoted wife of Roger, the 
devoted mother of Mary, 9, and Emily, 5. Emily was in the car when the 
accident occurred; and characteristic of Cathy, she looked after Emily 
making sure Emily got to her appointment while she was taken to the 
hospital.
  Mr. Speaker, I encourage Roger and all family and friends to not 
grieve like the rest of men who have no hope. Cathy had the hope that 
is now realized, and we will pray for her husband, her children, her 
family, her friends, and a grieving community who take comfort in the 
faith, hope and love of Cathy Laird.

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