[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 38 (Tuesday, April 12, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                  ANNA KRIL: AN INSPIRATION TO US ALL

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 12, 1994

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to bring to your attention the 
special contributions of Ms. Anna Kril, one of my constituents from 
Astoria, NY.
  Anna was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. She took this 
setback and turned it into a blessing for many of the women of Astoria. 
Anna has founded Share-ing and Care-ing, a women's support group for 
those suffering from breast and ovarian cancer. she is an ardent 
champion for women's health needs.
  In a recent interview Anna stated:
  I want people to understand that a woman who has breast or ovarian 
cancer needs to be told, ``you are a very special, important person. Be 
good to yourself, value yourself and take care of yourself. Your are 
No. 1. Your are the essence of your family and the world. Without you 
there will be no future generation.''
  Your must come out fighting. The way you handle this and the way you 
take care of yourself will affect the way your husband, children, and 
friends react to you. If you feel sorry for yourself, you will get 
pity. If you come out strong, beautiful, and the best that you can be, 
you will be admired, treated with respect, consideration, and 
sensitivity. So come out fighting and be the best you have ever been.
  Mr. Speaker, I think these inspiring words speak for themselves.
  Anna serves on my Health Advisory Committee for the 14th 
Congressional District as chairperson for the Subcommittee on Women's 
Health Issues. She is married to Jerry Kril and they have two teenage 
daughters. I commend her to my colleagues as an inspiration to us all.

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