October 11, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 161 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1279]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE OF MICHAEL ANTHONY OVIEDO

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 11, 2019

  Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend the life-giving 
choice made by Mike Oviedo.
  In August, Mike, a lively, jovial 21-year-old from Katy, Texas passed 
away suddenly from an asthma attack.
  A child of a military family, Mike embodied the value of service and 
worked hard to make others happy. He enjoyed spending time with his 
family and friends and was a hard worker who took immense pride in his 
job at Gorman Uniform.
  Mike continued exemplifying the value of service even in death by 
making the magnanimous decision to donate his organs.
  Organ donors are some of the most selfless and honorable people, 
giving up their own bodies after dying to ensure that others can live 
happier, healthier and longer lives. People like Mike demonstrate what 
it truly means to give.
  Mike's memory will forever live on in the hearts and minds of his 
family, friends and community. And now, his big heart will continue to 
beat on, imparting onto someone the greatest gift of all: life.
  On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congressional District of Texas, I 
would like to commemorate Mike's memory, his selfless gift and the 
wonderful legacy he has left to his family and our community.

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