[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 124 (Thursday, July 9, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E621]
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                     HONORING THE LIFE OF ELI KENT

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 9, 2020

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the life of an outstanding young man whose life was taken too soon. Eli 
Kent, the son of Nicky and Alisha Gray Kent, passed away at the age of 
10 on June 25, 2020, at the North Mississippi Medical Center.
  Eli was known for his love of travel and Ole Miss sports. When he 
wasn't watching the excitement on Swayze field, Eli was watching his 
sister dance or the Wheel of Fortune. He was also a special member of 
Bethel Baptist Church, sharing his smile with the many people who knew 
and loved him.
  Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Nicky and Alisha Kent; 
his sister, Kylee Kent; his grandparents, Jeff and Lori Gray, and James 
Kent; as well as many friends and extended family members.
  Eli suffered from spinal muscular atrophy, and while we mourn his 
loss, we know he is pain-free and safe in the arms of our Lord.

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