[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 23, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E682]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         IN RECOGNITION OF FORMER REPRESENTATIVE PAUL MITCHELL

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 23, 2021

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize former 
Michigan Representative Paul Mitchell. He served Michigan's 10th 
District from 2017 until his retirement at the beginning of this year. 
After being diagnosed with Stage IV renal cancer this month, he 
recently underwent multiple surgeries in addition to starting 
immunotherapy treatment. Even though my heart hurts for Paul and his 
family, I know he is courageous and brave, and I know he will fight 
through this illness.
  Representative Mitchell served on numerous committees, including on 
the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House Committee 
on Armed Services. As a member of Congress, Representative Mitchell was 
a champion for Michigan's families and small businesses, as well as a 
strong advocate for our armed forces and strengthening our national 
security.
  As a colleague and a friend, Representative Mitchell has always been 
a man of principle and has been committed to working with others for 
the betterment of this nation. He's crossed party lines to work on 
police reform and joined the bipartisan fight to keep Michigan's Great 
Lakes safe and clean for all. In his last term as a Member of Congress, 
he notably stood up for democracy during the 2020 election even when it 
was an unpopular position for him to take. His bravery will be a part 
of his legacy.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking former 
Representative Paul Mitchell for his leadership and service. I join the 
entire Michigan delegation in sending our colleague Paul Mitchell and 
his family strength and love as he begins treatment and conveying our 
many thanks to the team at Henry Ford Health System for their continued 
care.

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