[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E516-E517]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    REMEMBERING BRETT COLE UNDERWOOD

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                        HON. JODEY C. ARRINGTON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 3, 2026

  Mr. ARRINGTON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to remember a husband, 
father, brother, and son, Brett Cole Underwood.
  Brett tragically lost his life on Friday, May 15, 2026. He was laid 
to rest on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in the presence of his family and 
friends.
  Brett was born to Melissa ``Missy'' Bross and Joe Bryan Underwood on 
January 9, 1997. He grew up in Clyde, Texas, and attended Clyde schools 
from kindergarten until his graduation in 2015. In high school, Brett 
excelled in sports, enjoyed spending time with his friends, and was 
blessed to meet Kalli Williams, the love of his life, his future wife, 
and the mother of his two boys, Bryson and Kooper.
  He worked hard for his family as a lineman for Taylor Electric in 
Abilene. In his free time, Brett was an avid outdoorsman who loved to 
hunt and fish at any opportunity he had. He could fix anything, never 
minded getting his

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hands dirty, and was always one of the first to volunteer and lend a 
helping hand.
  Brett could make anyone laugh and never struggled to make a friend. 
It cannot be overstated how much he loved being a father to Bryson and 
Kooper. He worked hard to instill good values, great habits, and to 
teach them how to be good men. He led his family with a strong faith 
and an overwhelming amount of love. Brett was truly the salt of the 
earth.
  Mr, Speaker, please join me in remembering the life of Brett and 
praying for his wife, Kalli, his boys, and all of his family and 
friends. He was loved beyond measure and will be deeply missed.

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