[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 18]
[House]
[Page 25789]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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                          HONORING EMILY KEYES

  (Mr. LAMBORN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of Emily Keyes 
and the tragic event that touched the community of Bailey, Colorado, 1 
year ago today.
  That morning Emily and 6 of her classmates were taken hostage at 
gunpoint by a deranged man as they sat in class at Platte Canyon High 
School. After several horrific hours, the gunman ended Emily's young 
and promising life. This act robbed the Keyes family of their precious 
daughter and the Bailey community of its tranquil security.
  Emily was beloved by all who knew her. They described her as 
``sweet,'' ``beautiful,'' and ``polite.'' A member of the volleyball, 
speech, and debate teams, this active, bright, and industrial girl 
exemplified the Bailey community.
  She also possessed a beautiful soul, as was demonstrated by one of 
her final acts. In a moment fraught with terror, Emily chose to express 
love. This brave woman sent a text message to her father that read 
simply ``I love U guys.''
  Following her death, Emily's family asked for ``random acts of 
kindness'' because, they said, ``there is no way to make sense of this 
and it is what Emily would have wanted.''
  This is the legacy for which Emily Keyes shall be remembered. And 
this is the memory that I rise to honor today.

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