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Mr. HARRIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, today we honor Gary Sides, pictured here beside me, a man who gave over a decade of public service to Union County, North Carolina. As a former Union County commissioner, he spent years not only serving, but truly changing lives.
special needs. He stood beside families of every kind. He showed up again and again for his community.
commissioner, a role that reflected the trust our community had in him and his dedication he had already proven.
diagnosis, stage IV glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Yet, even in the face of an unimaginable heartbreak, Gary's life remains a testament not to hardship, but to service.
He lived a life that put others first. Every single day, he served the people of Union County with humility, compassion, and purpose. He focused on what mattered most: education, public safety, and the well- being of Union County. If something needed to be done, Gary was there to do it.
God, was led by faith, and who found strength in something greater than himself. In that, we find peace in knowing that he is now in heaven with our Lord, Jesus Christ.
us learn from him. Let us live in a way that when our time comes, we too will be remembered as someone who gave back more than they took.