[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 111 (Friday, August 7, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1577]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    HONORING FRIENDS OF DIALYSIS DAY

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 6, 1998

  Mr. ADAM SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to declare a 
day of recognition on August 16, 1998, for the Friends of Dialysis Day. 
Everyone who participates in this important day is taking an essential 
step in helping to increase awareness of kidney disease and the need 
for organ donation. We all know that organ donations save lives, and 
increasing the number of donors throughout the country could 
potentially save the life a loved one for many families in our 
community and throughout the nation. I hope by declaring this Friends 
of Dialysis Day we can increase the willingness to donate organs by 
friends and members of our community.
  The citizens of my district have participated in the Friends of 
Dialysis Day through an annual golf tournament. Participants, including 
patients, transplant recipients, medical staff, and family members, 
come together to raise money for this important cause. I urge other 
communities around the country to follow their example and help promote 
organ donation.
  I commend all who have taken up this important fight and I hope we 
can all work together to continue to increase the awareness of kidney 
disease and the need for organ donations in our communities.

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