November 14, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 182 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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                  HONORING LIFE OF COLE EASTON GORDON

  (Mr. WEBER of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WEBER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life of 
17-year-old Cole Gordon, an active and beloved community member who 
tragically passed away on September 22, 2019, in a car accident.
  Cole was a lifelong resident of Friendswood, Texas, and would have 
been a graduate of Friendswood High School class of 2020. He was 
planning on attending Western Texas College in Snyder, Texas, to pursue 
a degree in agribusiness.
  Cole was a member and 3-year officer of the Friendswood FFA, Future 
Farmers of America. He interned the last two summers on the Lackey 
Livestock farm and volunteered with the Lighthouse Charity Team, right 
by the side of his dad, Scott.
  Cole had earned many ribbons, banners, and buckles showing livestock 
all over Texas, and even at the World Pork Expo in Iowa. He had great 
plans to ``go big'' for his senior year, raising six pigs for stock 
shows all over the Nation. But it is his incredible dedication to 
service that will never be forgotten.
  Before Cole gained his passion for livestock, he spent most of his 
time volunteering. He volunteered with the Friendswood Fire, Police, 
and Emergency Medical Services Departments, along with the Rotary Club 
of Galveston, the Galveston County Emergency Response Team, and the 
Friendswood Chamber of Commerce.
  The Rotary Club stated that Cole ``exemplified the creed of service 
above self in serving 9 years of volunteerism with the Rotary Club 
Galveston.''
  His service throughout his entire life supported nearly 750 
charitable events, helping to serve approximately 500,000 people.
  Mr. Speaker, Cole made a lasting impact on the 14th Congressional 
District of Texas. He has not and will not ever be forgotten.
  Today, we honor and we recognize the extraordinary life and service 
of Cole Easton Gordon.

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