June 19, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 103 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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                  HONORING DALLAS MAYOR MIKE RAWLINGS

  (Mr. ALLRED asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. ALLRED. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the outgoing mayor 
of Dallas, Mike Rawlings, for his 8 years of exceptional service to our 
great city.
  Under the mayor's leadership, Dallas saw incredible economic growth. 
Unemployment has outperformed the State and national rate for 51 
consecutive months.
  There is no better advocate for Dallas, as the mayor traveled all 
over the world working to bring investment to our city and help every 
part of the city succeed. He helped to improve the quality of life by 
adding 215 of parklands and 40 miles of trails. He has worked to close 
the gaps in opportunity in our city.
  Maya Angelou said: ``You may not control all the events that happen 
to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.'' Mayor Rawlings 
showed incredible leadership in times of crisis, and there is no better 
example than the grace and leadership he showed in handling the July 7, 
2016, attacks on Dallas police officers. He has been a unifying voice 
for our city.
  As a son of Dallas, I want to thank Mayor Rawlings for his service.

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