[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 59 (Thursday, April 12, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H3161]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HIGHLIGHTING THE GIVE SEVEN DAYS CHALLENGE

  (Mr. YODER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. YODER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the Give Seven Days 
challenge that began in my district in Kansas this week, an outreach 
program founded by a woman named Mindy Corporon.
  Mindy tragically lost both her father, William, and her 14-year-old 
son, Reat, in the horrific shooting at the Jewish Community Center and 
Village Shalom in Overland Park back in April of 2014.
  Who among us would have questioned Mindy if she slipped into despair 
after such a loss? Losing a parent is difficult enough, and losing your 
child on the same day is something no person should ever have to 
endure. But instead of despair, Mindy has chosen love, faith, kindness, 
and remembrance.
  She founded Give Seven Days, which challenges young and old to 
embrace diversity across race, religion, and culture. It also honors 
the memory of William, Reat, and Terri LaManno, the third victim of the 
attack.
  Mr. Speaker, let's all follow Mindy's example. Let's remember those 
we have lost and, in their memory, create a wave of positive change for 
the future.
  Let's make a ripple and change the world.

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