Joseph Haynes Davis: “I have exciting news to share about a remarkable young woman, and her name is Mary Gray Hardy. The election results are…”

“I have exciting news to share about a remarkable young woman, and her name is Mary Gray Hardy. The election results are in, and Mary Gray was elected as Spring Creek High School's student body president. Her victory is not just any win here. Mary Gray may be one of the few, if not the only, students with Down syndrome in our State serving as her school's student body president. Mary Gray's classmates elected her not because of her Down syndrome but because they believe in her. I have been around Mary Gray, and she is nothing but amazing. With the news of her election, it brought tears of happiness, and they flowed freely. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Mary Gray--I am sorry--Madam President. Actually, that has a special ring, President Hardy. Mary Gray, keep working hard. Know that your Congressman is praying for your successful presidency and for your school. Your story is part of the American story. Mr. Speaker, Mary Gray's community, her parents, and I are incredibly proud of her.”