[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 12, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H1055]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING REVEREND OTIS LIVINGSTON

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Illinois (Mr. Rodney Davis) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember 
Reverend Otis Livingston, a decorated veteran and lifelong resident of 
Decatur, Illinois, who passed away a few weeks ago at the age of 90.
  With the exception of his military service, Otis spent his entire 
life in Decatur. He graduated from Decatur Public Schools and spent 33 
years working as a lead operator at A.E. Staley's.
  During the Korean war, Otis served as a combat medic in the 15th 
Medical Division and the 1st Cavalry Division. For his bravery, Otis 
was awarded a Bronze Star and a medal from the President of South 
Korea.
  Otis was strong in his faith and dedicated himself to serving God and 
his neighbors. He served in numerous church and community positions, 
including chaplain for the Macon County Jail.
  It was in this role that he and his wife were inspired by the need to 
minister to the incarcerated. They founded Reach Prison Ministry, which 
has served central Illinois communities for decades.
  Otis was a very well-loved part of the Decatur community for years. 
He was a true example of public service, and he led others to faith by 
his faith. I know the impact he has left on Decatur, and I know that he 
will be truly missed.


                        Honoring Craig Lindvahl

  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember 
Craig Lindvahl, a native of my hometown of Taylorville, who passed away 
earlier this year after a 4-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
  Craig was an award-winning educator, filmmaker, composer, and author. 
He was a teacher in the Teutopolis School District for 34 years. He 
followed his parents, Ron and Ann, who taught me in the Taylorville 
schools. My prayers go out to both of them.
  Craig started the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities program in 
Effingham, a yearlong course for high school students designed to 
utilize partnerships that provide an overview of business development 
and processes. Today, over 200 schools offer the program that Craig 
created for their students.
  Craig was dedicated to his students. He served on the Illinois State 
Board of Education, and, in 2015, Craig was honored as the Effingham 
County Citizen of the Year. He also won an Emmy Award.
  As many know, Craig's mantra for himself was: ``Who will be better 
because of what I do today?'' I think it is safe to say that everyone 
who knew Craig is better for it. He impacted so many throughout his 
life, and he will not be forgotten.

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