[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 2 (Thursday, January 5, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E52]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 HONORING THE LIFE OF ELIZABETH GLASER

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 4, 1995
  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to one of the 
most incredible women I have ever known; and to mourn her premature 
death.
  On December 4, Elizabeth Glaser's life was cut short by complications 
from the AIDS virus. Infected from a blood transfusion, Elizabeth 
dedicated the last years of her life to heightening our awareness of 
this horrible disease. Elizabeth inspired us all when she spoke at the 
1992 Democratic national convention about her experiences. In a speech 
which moved all those who saw it, she pleaded with the world not to 
forget about the youngest victims of AIDS, including her two children.
  Struck by the lack of attention to children affected by the HIV 
virus, Elizabeth helped found the Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Dedicated 
to the memory of her first daughter Ariel, this foundation raised 
millions of dollars for pediatric AIDS research, and has provided 
support to dozens of children and families affected by the disease.
  But more than anything, Elizabeth taught us that life's joy does not 
have to end, even under the most horrible of circumstances. Try as it 
might, AIDS never robbed Elizabeth of love for life, nor her desire to 
help those in need. Speaking about her daughter, Elizabeth once said, 
``She taught me to love when all I wanted to do was hate. She taught me 
to help others when all I wanted to do was help myself.''
  Mr. Speaker, I would ask that my fellow colleagues not forget the 
lessons of Elizabeth Glaser, and to join me in sending our deepest 
condolences to her husband Paul and son Jake. We have a responsibility 
to fight this horrible disease on all fronts, and to never abandon its 
victims. Elizabeth Glaser helped us realize this fact, and now it is 
our job to carry her legacy forward.


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