[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 58 (Friday, April 15, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E493]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING DANIEL ALAN ZIEGLER, JR.

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                            HON. BILL FLORES

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 15, 2016

  Mr. FLORES. Mr. Speaker, today, I honor a young family in mourning.
  Rae-Lynn Ziegler and Dan Ziegler are Capitol Hill veterans that have 
worked for Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. In fact, Rae-
Lynn was an integral member of my team in Washington D.C.; she aided in 
setting up our office and served the constituents of the 17th 
Congressional District of Texas for nearly three years.
  On March 23, 2016, Rae-Lynn and Dan welcomed their first-born son, 
Daniel Alan Ziegler, Jr. into the world. Prior to his birth, Daniel Jr. 
was diagnosed with a life threatening condition--Congenital 
Diaphragmatic Hernia--and his family knew his life would be challenging 
and require much specialized medical care and attention. Despite these 
challenges, he was born into an immediate and extended family full of 
hope, support, prayers and love. Unfortunately, his time on this earth 
was limited as he passed away on March 29, 2016.
  During his short time with us, Daniel Jr., touched many lives and was 
loved deeply by family and friends. His life was a brief gift to us and 
there is no doubt that Daniel Jr. had some of the strongest, most 
loving parents and supporters.
  Throughout this entire process, Rae-Lynn and Dan exhibited tremendous 
strength and were steadfast in their faith in God. Their unwavering 
commitment to Christ, along with the support of their loving families 
and friends, will help them get through this difficult time. Rae-Lynn, 
Dan, and Daniel Jr. will continue to be in our prayers.
  Psalm 34:18 reminds us that ``The LORD is close to the brokenhearted 
and saves those who are crushed in spirit.'' In a nutshell, God has 
taken Daniel Jr. into his loving arms and is healing the broken hearts 
of his family.
  Mr. Speaker, today, we honor and remember the life of Daniel Alan 
Ziegler, Jr. While his life was short, he will live on in the memories 
of many and has left an indelible mark on the lives of his loving 
parents.
  May God bless Daniel Alan Ziegler, Jr. and his family.
  As I close, I ask all Americans continue to pray for our country, for 
our military men and women who protect us from external threats, and 
for our first responders who protect us here at home.

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