[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 113 (Tuesday, June 29, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E714-E715]
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. SALUD O. CARBAJAL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 29, 2021

  Mr. CARBAJAL. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of my friend 
and colleague, Representative Paul Mitchell, who retired after proudly 
serving his constituents from Michigan's 10th Congressional District.
  Paul was recently diagnosed with stage IV renal cancer and after 
great medical treatment is on his way to a continued recovery. While my 
heart hurts for his family, I am optimistic Paul will pull through. He 
has shown us time and time again that he is not only a man of 
principle, but also a fighter.
  I first met Paul when we came in the same class after being elected 
in 2016. We served together on the House Armed Services Committee and 
we shared the same hallway in the Cannon House Office Building. Serving 
on the House Armed Services Committee, we had the opportunity to travel 
and visit troops in Germany and the Middle East, and build our 
friendship. I continued to work with Paul as we also served together on 
the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Throughout the 
years, I got to know Paul's humor and his dedication towards service.
  While Paul and I did not always agree on policy, I always knew that I 
could have a candid discussion with my friend. Our conversations were 
cordial and with a shared goal of improving the lives of the American 
people and upholding our democracy.
  In order to achieve these goals, Paul was not afraid to cross party 
lines. During his last term, Paul showed incredible courage in standing 
up for our democracy and supporting the 2020 election results.
  It is with this same courage that I know Paul will use to fight this 
disease. I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking former 
Representative Paul Mitchell for his leadership and service to our 
country and his constituents.
  As Paul begins his treatment, I want to send him my best. I look 
forward to the day when we can celebrate Paul's remission.

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