[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 142 (Friday, August 24, 2018)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1175] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING MS. SHELLEY UNSER ______ HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of new mexico in the house of representatives Friday, August 24, 2018 Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Shelley Unser, who passed away last week at the age of 59. Shelley was one of our community's most prominent philanthropists who touched the lives of countless individuals with her warmth and generosity. Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Shelley moved to New Mexico in the 1980s and raised her children there, quickly becoming a fixture in the Albuquerque community. When one of her children, Cody, became paralyzed from Transverse Myelitis, Shelley established the Cody Unser First Step Foundation to fund research, public awareness campaigns, and other assistance for people suffering from spinal cord-related paralysis. One of the many ways the foundation helps people suffering from paralysis is by giving them access to scuba diving. A passionate diver herself, Shelley established Cody's Great Scuba Adventure, which allows paralyzed individuals to go on diving excursions as a therapeutic tool. In addition to her work with the foundation, Shelley was also an active member of the IndyCar community, hosting segments for various television networks. She also volunteered extensively with the Championship Auto Racing Auxiliary, a philanthropic group associated with the racing circuit. Mr. Speaker, I want to express my sincere condolences to all of Shelley's loved ones including her children, Al, Cody, Shannon, and Joey, as well as her brother, Scott. I hope they are comforted by cherished memories of Shelley and by the fact that so many in our community mourn her loss and celebrate her life with them. ____________________