[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 23, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E175]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 MOURNING THE PASSING OF KEELEY DORSEY, A STUDENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF 
                             SOUTH FLORIDA

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                           HON. KATHY CASTOR

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 23, 2007

  Ms. CASTOR. Madam Speaker, I rise today with great sadness to 
recognize the life of a talented student at the University of South 
Florida, Keeley Dorsey. I know my colleagues join with me in extending 
their sincere condolences to Keeley's family and friends who knew him 
well and loved him deeply.
  The USF family lost a valued member of its community last Wednesday 
afternoon. Unfortunately, during a routine workout session with his 
fellow football team members, Keeley passed out, and efforts to revive 
him were unsuccessful. He was only 19 years old, but even during his 
short time among us, Keeley made a huge impact on those around him and 
set a sterling example for what hard work and perseverance can achieve.
  Keeley was a star football player at Lincoln High School in 
Tallahassee, strong enough to play three positions--quarterback, 
tailback and wide receiver. As he excelled on the football field, he 
worked just as diligently on his academics and gained admission to USF. 
In Keeley's first football game last fall, he ran 52 yards for a 
touchdown. Over the course of the season, his talent on the field 
showed, and coaches were certain that Keeley, with his positive 
attitude and outstanding leadership skills, would be a cornerstone of 
the next season's football team. He had even been selected to be a host 
for visiting high school recruits, a duty usually carried out only by 
upperclassmen.
  As I join with Keeley's family and friends in mourning a life lost so 
young, I know that they are proud of him and of the accomplishments he 
made in his 19 years. I know the University of South Florida family 
will remember him always.

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