[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 69 (Wednesday, April 21, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2001]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF CODY LYSTER
(Mr. CROW asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. CROW. Madam Speaker, it is my honor today to recognize the life
of Cody Lyster, son of Kevin and Lea Ann Lyster, of Aurora, Colorado.
Cody passed away on April 8, 2020, and is Colorado's second youngest
victim to die from COVID-19. He was a criminal justice major at
Colorado Mesa University, following in his father's footsteps to become
a law enforcement officer.
Cody was an avid baseball player. As a freshman, Cody was named team
captain of his school's club baseball team, a first for Colorado Mesa
University history. He helped others through his love for the game and
had a knack for bringing people together and could be counted on during
times of calm and times of crisis.
Cody made his community better. In his honor, a $1 million
scholarship was established at Colorado Mesa University, and a
sportsmanship award and scholarship at Arapahoe Little League were
dedicated to a life well-lived.
Cody was an inspiration to others, and I can think of few as
deserving of this honor today. I honor Cody and thank the Lysters for
drawing strength from tragedy to make sure Cody's story is heard and to
save as many lives as they can during this pandemic.
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