[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 139 (Wednesday, September 14, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H5439]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                MEMORIALIZING CHELSEY JEAN HOOD RUSSELL

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Colorado (Mr. Coffman) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to memorialize the tragic 
passing of Chelsey Jean Hood Russell of Denver, Colorado.
  Throughout her life, Chelsey displayed extraordinary strength. She 
gave birth to her daughter 3 days before acing the Colorado bar exam. 
Her lifelong goal was to run a marathon in every State. Last summer, 
she ran a 100-mile race at elevations of over 9,200 feet near 
Leadville, Colorado.
  Chelsey was a loving mother to her two children. Leading by example, 
she taught her children a love for outdoor adventures, a commitment to 
hard work, the importance of family and friendship, and a strong sense 
of passion, fearlessness, and a love of life.
  Chelsey's life was cut short when she displayed the ultimate act of 
motherly love. At the end of a family vacation on Lake Powell in 
August, she suffered an acute cardiac event while rescuing her son from 
drowning.
  Chelsey is survived by her mother, Trisha; her brother, Cayman; her 
children, Hayden and Harvey; and countless friends and family members 
who loved her dearly.
  Mr. Speaker, Chelsey lived fully and died courageously. We can all 
learn from the passionate example she set in her 35 years.

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