[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 194 (Thursday, November 4, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1194]
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                  IN MEMORY OF MABEL KEHINDE SODEINDE

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                          HON. MARC A. VEASEY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 4, 2021

  Mr. VEASEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
contributions of Mabel Kehinde Sodeinde of Arlington, Texas.
  Mabel was a diligent, respectful, and intelligent young woman who lit 
up the lives of all those around her during the twenty-three years that 
she spent on this earth. Mabel was a proud 2017 high school graduate of 
the Uplift Summit International Preparatory and then went on to study 
at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. During her time at Texas 
Tech University, Mabel held multiple leadership positions and graduated 
magna cum laude with dual degrees in both political science and history 
and numerous honors in 2021.
  My office and I had the privilege of getting to know Mabel as a 
congressional intern in our office in early 2020. She was a great 
member of our team who worked with both our staffers and the other 
interns to serve the people of Texas' 33rd District.
  Most recently, Mabel was focused on making a difference in the world 
and advancing civil rights through continuing her education as a first-
year student at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
  Her loss is devastatingly painful for her family, friends, and all of 
us who had to privilege to know her during her time on Capitol Hill. 
Our thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones. We will miss her 
dearly.

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