[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 10 (Thursday, January 12, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H219]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING DAMAR HAMLIN

  (Mr. ALLRED asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. ALLRED. Madam Speaker, with news that Damar Hamlin has finally 
been released from the hospital, I am honored to join my fellow NFL 
alumni, Congressman Owens, and my colleagues here today to lead a 
moment recognizing Damar Hamlin's inspiring story on the floor of the 
people's House.
  Football has some downsides, but it also has the power to bring us 
together, to remind us of what really matters. Damar's perseverance has 
inspired millions and, once again, highlighted the generosity and 
fundamental goodness of the American people.
  Damar, congratulations on your recovery. We are all with you.
  Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Utah (Mr. Owens).
  Mr. OWENS. Madam Speaker, I thank my teammate for pulling this 
together.
  Damar Hamlin's fighting spirit and his faith inspired all Americans.
  His miraculous recovery has reminded us of the power of prayer. He 
has been in the prayers of millions over the last 2 weeks, his 
teammates, his opponents, and Americans throughout our country 
regardless of race, creed, or color.
  As we stand on the House floor today, we see the vision of our 
Founders, a promise to become a more perfect Union. It is a celebration 
of meritocracy, of a young man whose strength comes from God and his 
family.
  We have seen our Nation's heart of empathy, one that blesses us with 
the opportunity to dream, to struggle, to overcome, and, the ultimate 
prize, to inspire and bless others.
  God bless Damar, the Hamlin family, his teammates, and the entire 
football community.

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