[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 19 (Thursday, February 1, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H367-H368]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO HOPE ALLISON DABNEY

  (Mr. HERN asked and was given permission to address the House for one 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a remarkable 
American, Hope Allison Dabney.
  To all who knew her, Hope's infectious smile and warm demeanor 
impacted the lives of so many.
  Hope was a cherished daughter, sister, cousin, niece, granddaughter, 
and friend.
  She was a dedicated gymnast, a talented singer, a skillful pole-
vaulter, a fierce Auburn football fan, and hundreds of other things.

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  As a testament to Hope's character, she volunteered at River Edge, a 
nonprofit organization in Georgia that provides mental health and 
substance use disorder treatment, as well as services for individuals 
with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  The news of her passing at just 26 years of age has left many hearts 
broken across the country. May we find solace in the knowledge that her 
spirit lives on in the hearts of those she touched. May Hope's legacy 
inspire acts of kindness and warmth, echoing the love and friendliness 
that defines her time with us for so many years.
  My wife, Tammy, and I, along with the staff of Oklahoma's First 
Congressional District unite in prayer for the Dabney family and all 
those who were blessed to know Hope.

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