HONORING EMMA ANNE HILL

On 2026-10-05, Representative Blake D. Moore (R-UT-1) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING EMMA ANNE HILL" in the House.

HONORING EMMA ANNE HILL

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 157 (Monday, October 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 157 (Monday, October 5, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1023] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING EMMA ANNE HILL ______ HON. BLAKE D. MOORE of utah in the house of representatives Monday, October 5, 2026 Mr. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, today I honor the life of my constituent, Emma Anne Hill, who sadly passed away on September 29, 2026, at 25 years old. Emma was born with a congenital heart defect, known as pulmonary atresia. When she was born, doctors expected she would not live through the month, but Emma decided that wasn't enough for her. Emma spent her 25 years fighting through multiple surgeries, heart failure, pain, and challenges most Americans could not imagine, but she also spent her years determined to bring joy to her family and friends. My heart is with Emma's parents, Casey and Kysha; her siblings, Porter, Claire, Adam, and Jane; and the community of people who love and have supported Emma and her family over the last 25 years. I am comforted to know that they will all be together again one day. Emma was a friend to every person she met, spreading happiness, friendship, and joy--what her father has called as ``the Emma way.'' In her honor, I encourage all of us to be more like Emma. ____________________