[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 73 (Tuesday, June 9, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1077]
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                        TRIBUTE TO TREVOR OLSON

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                         HON. WILLIAM M. THOMAS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 9, 1998

  Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tell you about a child in my 
congressional district in Bakersfield, California who is battling chest 
and lung cancer at the young age of eleven. His name is Trevor Olson. 
Trevor's parents, John and Karen, and younger brother and sister, 
Taylor and Leanne, have been a special source of love and support 
during this ordeal. However, it is Trevor's courage and heroism that 
provide an example to all of the people that know him and learn his 
story, that even the youngest of us can respond to extraordinary 
circumstances with bravery. I believe this young American's story needs 
to be shared.
  On June 13th the people of Bakersfield will respond to Trevor's 
battle by granting a wish Trevor has had for a long time. That wish is 
to ride in a race car. Hospice, a local health-care clinic for the 
critically ill, and Young-Woolridge, a local law firm, will sponsor the 
televised event. Gary Collins, an internationally known race car 
driver, will drive Trevor. I am pleased that Hospice, an organization 
known for their compassion and assistance to those who are critically 
ill, is the organizer of this event.
  To Trevor, we all hope as your wish comes true, that it is everything 
you dreamt it would be.
  God bless you.

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