[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 65 (Friday, April 3, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E350]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF EMILY HARRIS-ESCAMILLA

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                           HON. DAN NEWHOUSE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 3, 2020

  Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, Emily Harris-Escamilla was a shining 
light throughout her community of Selah, Washington. Her smile would 
illuminate rooms, and she was a bright and graceful soul who nobody 
could forget.
  To the people of Selah, Emily was a loving mother, daughter, friend, 
and coach. Tragically, she was taken from her family and loved ones as 
a victim of domestic violence.
  However, her community has chosen not to let this tragedy overshadow 
and darken their memories of Emily. Shortly following the news of her 
death, over 100 members of the community gathered at a local park to 
hold a candle light vigil to honor her and provide comfort and support 
to those affected by her death.
  Perry Technical Institute, a local college, established a scholarship 
in her name, which will continue Emily's legacy and passion for helping 
others.
  In lieu of flowers, her family requested that donations be made to 
the YWCA to assist those fleeing domestic violence. Emily's love and 
appreciation for her friends and family and her desire to help others 
continues to live on, with people urging each other to ``live like 
Emily''.
  I urge my colleagues to send their prayers to the Harris family and 
may we all seek to ``live like Emily''.

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