[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 14, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H623]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





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             HONORING THE MEMORY OF DR. DOLLY PATEL SKEETE

  (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, with a heavy heart, I rise 
to honor the memory of Dr. Dolly Patel Skeete, who left this world way 
too early, on January 29, 2024, at the age of 49.
  Dolly's journey, from an injured leg at 11 to becoming an all-
American runner at the United States Air Force Academy in the class of 
1996, truly embodies the essence of the American Dream.
  As an orthopedic surgeon, wife, and mother of three, Dolly shattered 
stereotypes, radiating positivity. From running cross-country to 
deploying to Afghanistan, she illuminated the lives of those around 
her.
  Dolly leaves a legacy challenging us to live life fearlessly, uplift 
others, and relentlessly pursue our dreams. May her story inspire 
generations to come.

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