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TRIBUTE TO LUDMYA "MIA" LOVE

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On 2025-03-05, Senator John R. Curtis (R-UT) delivered a floor speech titled "TRIBUTE TO LUDMYA "MIA" LOVE" in the Senate.

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TRIBUTE TO LUDMYA "MIA" LOVE

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S1576-S1577] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO LUDMYA ``MIA'' LOVE Mr. CURTIS. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize and honor Representative Ludmya ``Mia'' Love, who has been battling glioblastoma. Mia and I were first elected as mayors together in 2010, and from the very beginning, I saw firsthand the energy, [[Page S1577]] passion, and optimism she brings to public service. I always say that there is an understanding amongst mayors, and we make some of the best legislators. Together in Utah, we worked on projects that shaped our communities, and I had the privilege of watching her take that same determination to a national stage when she ran for and won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, something I shared with her after I joined her in Washington in 2017. Mia is young, vibrant, and full of life. She carries herself with an infectious energy, always greeting me in a way that lifts my spirits. No matter the challenges she has faced--whether in governance or as a trailblazer in politics--she meets them with grace and determination. Being a Black woman in the Republican Party comes with its own set of hurdles, but Mia has never let barriers define her. Instead, she breaks them. Her memoir was appropriately titled, ``Qualified.'' Mia was qualified to break barriers and inspire people to see great possibilities--not because of her heritage, gender, faith tradition, or political party--Mia was qualified because of the content of her character. In Congress, she was deeply respected by her colleagues and admired by her constituents, not just for her policies, but for the way she made people feel: valued, heard, and empowered. Her decision to stop treatment and cherish the time she has left with her family is a reflection of the strength and clarity with which she has always lived her life. I am grateful for the time I have known Mia, for the work we have done together, and for the example she continues to set for so many. My thoughts are with her, her family, and all who love her during this difficult time. ____________________

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TRIBUTE TO LUDMYA "MIA" LOVE Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S1576-S1577] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO LUDMYA ``MIA'' LOVE Mr. CURTIS. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize and honor Representative Ludmya ``Mia'' Love, who has been battling glioblastoma. Mia and I were first elected as mayors together in 2010, and from the very beginning, I saw firsthand the energy, [[Page S1577]] passion, and optimism she brings to public service. I always say that there is an understanding amongst mayors, and we make some of the best legislators. Together in Utah, we worked on projects that shaped our communities, and I had the privilege of watching her take that same determination to a national stage when she ran for and won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, something I shared with her after I joined her in Washington in 2017. Mia is young, vibrant, and full of life. She carries herself with an infectious energy, always greeting me in a way that lifts my spirits. No matter the challenges she has faced--whether in governance or as a trailblazer in politics--she meets them with grace and determination. Being a Black woman in the Republican Party comes with its own set of hurdles, but Mia has never let barriers define her. Instead, she breaks them. Her memoir was appropriately titled, ``Qualified.'' Mia was qualified to break barriers and inspire people to see great possibilities--not because of her heritage, gender, faith tradition, or political party--Mia was qualified because of the content of her character. In Congress, she was deeply respected by her colleagues and admired by her constituents, not just for her policies, but for the way she made people feel: valued, heard, and empowered. Her decision to stop treatment and cherish the time she has left with her family is a reflection of the strength and clarity with which she has always lived her life. I am grateful for the time I have known Mia, for the work we have done together, and for the example she continues to set for so many. My thoughts are with her, her family, and all who love her during this difficult time. ____________________