[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 142 (Tuesday, October 4, 1994)]
[Senate]
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[Congressional Record: October 4, 1994]
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   IN HONOR OF JOHN ``HOB'' GEHRINGER AND THE PEOPLE OF HAMPSHIRE, IL

  Ms. MOSELEY-BRAUN. Mr. President, I rise before you to commend John 
``Hob'' Gehringer of Hampshire IL. Mr. Gehringer is a pillar of his 
community. He is active in the Lion's Club, the Hampshire Catholic 
Community, and the Snowmobile Club as well as coaching Little League 
baseball and basketball. It is clear he is well loved by the other 
members of his community.
  Tragically, John Gehringer has recently been diagnosed with leukemia 
and is in dire need of a bone marrow transplant.
  This could be a sad story; however, the people of Hampshire have 
instead transformed it into a story of hope. Chuck Gehringer had agreed 
to donate his bone marrow. However, Mr. Gehringer and his family still 
face the prohibitive cost of the process. Therefore, the community of 
Hampshire has organized a benefit dance and raffle to raise the money 
for John Gehringer's operation.
  I join in John Gehringer's appreciation of the people of Hampshire 
and I wish Mr. Gehringer himself good luck

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