[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 205 (Wednesday, December 13, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H6868]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





               HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ANGIE WOOD

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Illinois (Mrs. Miller) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. MILLER of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life 
and legacy of Angie Wood. Angie was a leader in Illinois who touched 
the lives of countless people. She was someone who empowered the people 
around her and was an inspiration to everyone she met.
  She was quick to invite new friends to dinner and was always there to 
help someone in need. Angie embodied selfless devotion to her family, 
her community, and her country.
  Everyone knew Angie as a patriot because of her love for our 
Constitution and her devotion to serving our country. She organized 
women's constitutional luncheons to teach people about our history, our 
rights, and our freedoms. She firmly believed that knowledge is power, 
and she was devoted to our Founding Fathers' vision of self-government.
  Angie's patriotism was not merely something she talked about. It was 
something she lived out every day because of her love for God and 
country.
  At her core, Angie was a Christian whose faith in Christ was evident 
to everyone around her, and she sought to carry the love of Jesus into 
the world. She organized Bible studies and was always first to offer 
prayer. She was sure to remind her friends about the peace and comfort 
that comes from the Lord. Angie would remind people that the only hope 
for our Nation and the world is Jesus Christ.
  Angie's legacy will continue to inspire everyone who knew her. She 
exemplified servant leadership, and her patriotism, optimism, and faith 
will be lived out by the people whose lives she touched. No matter how 
the future looked, Angie would always say that the best is yet to come.
  Now, I want to read one of her favorite passages from Philippians: 
Whatever happens, keep living your lives based on the reality of the 
Gospel of Christ. Then, when I come to see you or hear good reports of 
you, I will know that you stand united in one spirit and one passion, 
celebrating together as conquerors in the faith of the gospel. Then you 
will never be shaken or intimidated by the opposition that rises up 
against us. Your courage will prove to be a true sign from God of their 
coming destruction.
  I pray that her memory will serve as an example to us all.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask for a moment of silence.

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