[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 68 (Thursday, April 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E546-E547]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN HONOR OF THE LIFE OF SANFORD M. SAUNDERS, JR.

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 26, 2018

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to honor 
the life of Mr. Sanford M. Saunders, Jr., whom we lost too soon at the 
age of 59. A constituent of McLean, Virginia, Sandy is survived by his 
wife of nearly 22 years, Beth Saunders and predeceased by his parents, 
Eugene and Paulette David.
  Sandy was loved immensely, sharing a special bond with his wife, Beth 
that came from his great heart and genuine nature. They had similar 
personalities and together sought the adventures of life, year after 
year finding the treasures of the world. Love is not an easy feeling to 
put in words but with Sandy, his love for Beth was revolutionary and he 
devoted himself to her.
  Sandy carried a joyous spirit throughout this world and always shared 
it unto others. He will be remembered affectionately as the ``Sand-
man.'' A name given unto him to fit his calm and comforting 
personality. He was a supportive uncle and the oldest cousin among all 
family members. His wisdom and humor prevailed in every conversation.
  Above all passions, Sandy was enthusiastic about serving people. With 
over thirty years of representing his clients, Sandy every day pledged 
to arm them in his work.
  From a young age, Sandy understood the importance of a good 
education. He received his J.D., Cum Laude, from Georgetown University 
Law Center in 1983 and his B.A., with honors, from Johns Hopkins 
University in

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1980. In addition to his time practicing law, Sandy also served as a 
Visiting Fellow at George Mason University's Center on Terrorism, 
Transnational Crime and Corruption, imparting his decades of wisdom in 
these fields to the next generations.
  Sandy deeply loved life and this was clear to all those around him. 
Psalms 34:22 speaks, ``The Lord redeems the souls of his servants; none 
of those who take refuge in Him will be condemned. The dust returns to 
the earth as it was, but the spirit returns to God who gave it.''
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today in honoring the extraordinary life 
of Mr. Sanford Saunders, Jr., and I ask that my colleagues join me in 
offering our deepest condolences to the Saunders family.

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