[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 79 (Thursday, June 6, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H3220]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            SILAS EDENFIELD

  (Mr. BARROW of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BARROW of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
Silas Edenfield, a 4-year-old boy from my district in Georgia who 
passed away on May 25 of cancer, just shy of his fifth birthday on June 
4.
  During his illness, more than 50,000 people from as far away as 
Australia paid tribute to Silas on social media, joining in his efforts 
to raise awareness of his deadly disease.
  Silas loved Jesus and sea turtles and never let his illness get him 
down. At his young age, he inspired everyone he met with his bright 
smile and positive attitude. As one person said, ``He brought our 
community together.''
  I extend my heartfelt condolences to Silas' family and the community 
that supported him. His memory will live on with the people whose lives 
he touched, including this proud Congressman.

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