[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 33 (Friday, February 23, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E176]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING ALEXA BARTELL

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                        HON. BRITTANY PETTERSEN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 23, 2024

  Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 20-
year-old Alexa Bartell from Arvada, Colorado.
  Alexa's friends and family knew her as an outgoing, compassionate, 
and energetic young woman, saying she could light up the room with her 
infectious personality. She loved basketball, music, and connecting 
with others. Tragically, Alexa's life was cut short in April of 2023 by 
an act of reckless endangerment when she was driving near her hometown. 
Everyone who was fortunate to meet Alexa could see how intelligent, 
funny, and kind she was, and this tragedy took away her bright future.
  On behalf of the people of Colorado's Seventh Congressional District, 
we honor the life of Alexa Bartell and continue to send support and 
love to her family and friends. In remembering Alexa, we not only mourn 
her passing, but also celebrate the joy and warmth she brought into the 
lives of those around her.

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