[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 71 (Monday, May 17, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E986]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE MARK SHORE MEMORIAL BIKE TEAM

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 17, 1999

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the Mark 
Shore Memorial Bike Team. This devoted team helped raise money to fight 
the chronic and debilitating disease of multiple sclerosis in the 17th 
Annual Snow Valley MS 150 Bike Tour. The inspirational bike team, 
consisting of Shore family members and close friends, was formed out of 
respect and love for Mark Shore.
  Mark was born and raised in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. He 
died of MS-related complications on November 25, 1998. Mark is perhaps 
best known for serving as a two-term commissioner on the Montgomery 
County, Maryland Commission on People with Disabilities. He was very 
active in my district, consistently fighting for disability rights. I 
am proud to say that Mark was very instrumental in the implementation 
of many transportation-accessibility initiatives in Montgomery County, 
such as sidewalk curb cuts. His dedication to improving the lives of 
others with disabilities will not be forgotten.
  The Mark Shore Memorial Bike Team set an ambitious goal to raise more 
money to fight multiple sclerosis than any other team in history. 
Mark's parents, Senator Frank and Josie Shore, brothers and sisters, 
friends and team co-captain Michael Gresalfi set a goal to raise over 
$25,000. The team was supported by many community members whose 
donations will help to end the devastating effects of multiple 
sclerosis.
  Today, we thank the Mark Shore Memorial Bike Team for their tribute 
to Mark Shore, a man who did so much for the disabled community during 
his short life.




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