[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 363 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 363

   Honoring the life and service of breast cancer advocate, Stefanie 
                               Spielman.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           November 30, 2009

   Mr. Voinovich (for himself and Mr. Brown) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Honoring the life and service of breast cancer advocate, Stefanie 
                               Spielman.

Whereas Stefanie Spielman, a tremendous advocate and a true champion for the 
        cause of breast cancer research, passed away on November 19, 2009, after 
        a decade-long battle with breast cancer;
Whereas despite her constant battle with her own illness, Stefanie showed grace 
        and compassion for others, touching countless lives in Ohio and beyond;
Whereas Stefanie tirelessly advocated for additional research into the 
        prevention and treatment of breast cancer, and along with her husband, 
        Chris, founded the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research at 
        the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center--James Cancer 
        Hospital and Solove Research Institute shortly after her diagnosis;
Whereas Stefanie and Chris later established the Stefanie Spielman Fund for 
        Patient Assistance, which to date has generated more than $6,500,000 to 
        help translate laboratory discoveries into effective treatments for 
        breast cancer patients;
Whereas Stefanie served as an active and vital member of the James Cancer 
        Hospital and Solove Research Institute Foundation Board;
Whereas Stefanie was actively engaged in advocacy issues, including Ohio 
        Mammography Day, which received the strong support of former Ohio First 
        Lady Janet Voinovich and was designated by the Ohio General Assembly as 
        the third Thursday in October;
Whereas in 2000, Stefanie and Chris established ``Stefanie's Champions'' to 
        honor one of the most important factors in cancer treatment--the loving 
        and healing presence of a devoted caregiver;
Whereas Stefanie gave the first Champion award to her beloved husband after 
        Chris put his professional football career on hold to care for her when 
        she was first treated; and
Whereas Stefanie was a loving mother to her 4 children: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) acknowledges the outstanding achievements and profound 
        impact of Stefanie Spielman in the fight against breast cancer;
            (2) commends Stefanie for her commitment to caring for 
        others suffering from breast cancer; and
            (3) celebrates her life as a wife, mother, and advocate for 
        breast cancer awareness, research, and treatment.
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