[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9764]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, SHANNON

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Illinois (Mr. Rodney Davis) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, for the first time in 19 
years, I was unable to wake up and wish my wife, Shannon, a happy 
anniversary in person; so, Mr. Speaker, I stand here on the floor of 
the House today to do just that.
  Shannon, you are not only my best friend, my rock, and my biggest 
supporter, you are the reason why I have this privilege of standing 
here in this great institution to serve the 13th District of Illinois. 
It is what you have shown us as not only a nurse, a mother, and as my 
best friend, it is a strength that only comes from being you.
  Fifteen years ago, you stared at a battlefield of colon cancer in 
front of you. You stared down that battlefield, and you beat it.
  What you may not know is that strength that you showed at that time 
is a strength that is an inspiration to not only me, but to our three 
children and to so many of us that know you.
  Shannon, today, on our 19th anniversary, I stand here today to wish 
you the happiest of happy anniversaries, and I hope to be home soon 
this weekend to celebrate in person with you.
  Mr. Speaker, I would be remiss if I didn't say, ``I love you, 
Shannon,'' before I yielded back.

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