[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 159 (Tuesday, September 15, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H4390]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING MAYOR MICHAEL COPELAND

  (Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
service of Mayor Michael Copeland, who passed away on August 19, 2020.
  Mayor Copeland was a devoted father and husband. He is survived by 
his wife, Maria, and three children, Olivia, Abigail, and Joshua.
  As Olathe's longest serving mayor, he was elected in 2001 and held 
the office until his passing.
  Mayor Copeland leaves behind a legacy that has touched the lives of 
many in the Olathe community.
  Personally, I will miss Mayor Copeland's counsel. I very much 
appreciated each one of our many conversations since I took office. He 
was always generous with his time and knowledge, willing and eager to 
represent the people of Olathe.
  Mr. Speaker, I offer my deepest condolences to Mayor Copeland's 
family and friends and to all of those who will miss his kindness and 
leadership. This truly is a loss for Kansas and our community.

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