[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 62 (Wednesday, April 10, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H3241]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING MAYOR RAYMOND BAGSHAW
(Mrs. DEMINGS asked and was given permission to address the House for
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
Mrs. DEMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Mayor
Raymond Bagshaw, who passed away March 10.
Mayor Bagshaw's service to our community and to helping small
businesses was unwavering. As the mayor of the city of Edgewood, he
brought what was called boundless ingenuity to his city where he
started numerous projects, including transforming a vacant, desolate
lot into a beautiful park. Today, the park, which bears his name, hosts
numerous events and family-filled activities.
A true public servant, Mayor Bagshaw was never afraid to roll up his
sleeves and work in the trenches. During natural disasters, it was
natural for him to pitch in to clean up debris or direct traffic around
downed power lines.
Mr. Speaker, I join Mayor Bagshaw's family, the city council, and
citizens of Edgewood in celebrating his life and legacy and thanking
him for a job well done.
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