[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 183 (Tuesday, October 19, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H5663]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       MOMENT OF SILENCE HONORING FORMER CONGRESSMAN DALE KILDEE

  (Mr. KILDEE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, last week I lost my uncle, and the people 
of my State and this country lost a leader, former Congressman Dale 
Kildee.
  Our hearts go out to my Aunt Gayle, and to my cousins David, Paul, 
and Laura, who are experiencing the kind of loss that I and so many of 
us know far too well.
  He served here for 36 years, and he believed that this place, this 
Congress, and our government could be a force for good.
  During that time, he had many, many legislative accomplishments 
around education, the environment, things that he cared deeply about, 
but I think perhaps his greatest contribution was the fact that he 
served here so long and left with so many friends because he served 
here with dignity, with kindness to everyone, with respect for everyone 
regardless of their position or their point of view.
  I hope we can remember him for that, and I hope we all take note of 
that. It is an important message, especially now.
  He believed that the role of government was to preserve, to protect, 
to defend, and to enhance human dignity. His life was a testament to 
that promise.
  I would ask all present to join us in a moment of silence for my 
Uncle Dale.

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