[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 708 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 708

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                      January 20, 2010.
Whereas Ambassador Brinker is the founder of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 
        the world's leading breast cancer grass roots organization, and 
        Ambassador Brinker established the organization in memory of her sister, 
        who passed away from cancer in 1980;
Whereas through innovative events like Race for the Cure, the organization has 
        given and invested nearly 1.5 billion for research, health services and 
        education services since its founding in 1982;
Whereas the Susan G. Komen for the Cure has developed a worldwide grassroots 
        network of breast cancer survivors and activists who are working 
        together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and 
        energize science to find cures;
Whereas Ambassador Brinker has served as Chair of the President's Cancer Panel 
        (1990);
Whereas Ambassador Brinker has served as United States Ambassador to Hungary 
        (2001-2003);
Whereas Ambassador Brinker has served as Chief of Protocol of the United States 
        (2007-2009);
Whereas, in May of this year, Ambassador Brinker was named the first-ever World 
        Health Organization's Goodwill Ambassador for Cancer Control;
Whereas, on July 30, 2009, President Obama named Peoria native Ambassador Nancy 
        Goodman Brinker as a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom;
Whereas the Presidential Medal of Freedom is America's highest civilian honor 
        that is awarded to individuals who make an especially meritorious 
        contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, 
        world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors;
Whereas Ambassador Brinker's public service has impacted millions of lives and 
        her work, from promoting cancer research to promoting freedom around the 
        world, and has been praised by members of both parties; and
Whereas President Obama will present Illinois native Ambassador Nancy Goodman 
        Brinker with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Wednesday, August 12, 
        2009: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratulates Nancy Goodman 
Brinker for receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.