[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 11, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H193]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           UNITING IN PRAYER

  (Mr. LANGWORTHY asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LANGWORTHY. Mr. Speaker, on January 2, what started out as an 
exciting game for our beloved Buffalo Bills turned into a tragedy that 
captured the attention of the Nation.
  It became instantly clear that Damar Hamlin's collapse on the field 
would be seared into our memories as a moment where you remember 
exactly where you were and who you were with.
  But for millions of Americans across every political spectrum, every 
background, every race and ethnicity, it was a moment of unity that 
reminded our Nation of the power of prayer.
  It reminded us that our faith matters above all else. In our dire 
moment of need, our Nation turned to God, just as Damar Hamlin would 
have wanted.
  He is a man of unwavering faith who has spent his gift of life 
honoring God and spreading love. I am happy to report today that Damar 
Hamlin was released from the hospital. His recovery is a miracle.
  May Damar's adversity serve as an inspiration to remind us all that 
despite any differences we may have, we are one Nation under God and 
indivisible.
  Go Bills.

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