[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11999]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 IN HONOR OF THE LIFE OF KAYLA MUELLER AND CELEBRATING THE OPENING OF 
                      THE KAYLA MUELLER PLAYGROUND

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                           HON. PAUL A. GOSAR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 7, 2016

  Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join The Kiwanis Club of 
Prescott in honoring the memory of a constituent in my district who I 
believe is the personification of a compassionate American citizen. On 
February 6, 2015, Kayla Mueller of Prescott, AZ was killed by her ISIS 
captors in Syria. A visage of what it means to be a selfless human-
being, Kayla's life was taken too short at the young age of 26.
  In such tragic times it can often be difficult to find the light of 
hope for a better tomorrow. Kayla Mueller embodied this every day in 
her service and sacrifice to those less fortunate, especially to the 
children of the world.
  Arizona is blessed to have been home to such a compassionate citizen 
as Kayla. It is easy to see that her spirit has touched not only the 
hearts of those in her community and state but across this great 
nation. And with the opening of this new playground, that spirit will 
continue to impact lives for the better.
  I extend my sincere admiration and thanks to the Kiwanis Club of 
Prescott for their diligent efforts on this playground and for their 
engagement in the community. To Mr. and Mrs. Mueller, I want to once 
again express my sincerest condolences. While your daughter may no 
longer be with us, her loving spirit will live eternally.

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