[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 10, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1759]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO CODY BRICKELL

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 10, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a solemn heart that I stand 
before this body of Congress and this nation today to pay tribute to 
the life and passing of Cody Brickell, a resident of Glenwood Springs, 
Colorado. As his family and friends mourn their loss, I would like to 
pay tribute to his life and the wonderful memories he has left behind.
  Just 18 years old, Cody was a recent high school graduate with plans 
for attending college in the fall and dreams of studying medicine. Cody 
was a young leader in his community, serving as the student body 
president, captain of the football team and a member of the Glenwood 
Springs High School Key Club. Cody was known for his solid work ethic, 
toiling long hours to save money while pouring concrete, mowing lawns 
and working at the local athletic club.
  The loss of a life is tragic in any instance, but the loss of a young 
life is even more trying. Cody showed such tremendous potential for 
accomplishing tremendous feats in his short lifetime, and it saddens me 
to stand here today and mourn his passing. Cody's family and community 
will certainly miss his generous spirit.
  Mr. Speaker, I am saddened by the untimely loss of such a kind and 
promising individual. Cody's commitment, compassion, and hard work 
garnered him respect in his community, and it is for those very 
qualities that I bring his life to the attention of my colleagues here 
today. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Cody 
Brickell.

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