[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 45 (Monday, March 9, 2020)]
[House]
[Pages H1549-H1550]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING PATRICK HIDALGO

  (Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL. Mr. Speaker, today, I would like to take a 
moment to honor a good friend, an incredible young man, one of Miami's 
best, Patrick Hidalgo, who passed away last week.
  Words cannot begin to describe the brightness that Patrick reflected 
on the world. His smile was infectious; his passion for life was 
palpable; and his empathy made everyone feel seen, feel heard, and feel 
valued.
  Patrick accomplished more in his lifetime on Earth than many will in 
their entire lives. He was a Belen High School grad. He graduated from 
Georgetown, Harvard, and MIT. He was appointed by the Obama 
administration to work in the White House, and he was a huge driving 
force in helping normalize relations with Cuba.

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  While Patrick could have done anything with his life, he decided to 
move back home to Miami and work to ensure that our city became the 
best version of itself, a more equitable, more just, more accessible 
place for all Floridians. He recently cofounded the Miami Freedom 
Project to achieve just that.
  I know that Patrick has found his freedom and his peace. We will 
honor his legacy by working to ensure that our city is a more just and 
freer place.
  Patrick, you touched the lives of so many people from so many walks 
of life. You made us better. You challenged us. You believed in us. We 
promise to honor your legacy.
  May you rest in peace, Patrick.

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