[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 165 (Friday, November 19, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S15148]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO LISA LINDAHL

 Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding Vermonter, Lisa Lindahl. Ms. Lindahl is know to many as an 
artist, inventor and entrepreneur. She made her mark in the business 
world by designing the first sports bra and becoming the CEO of the 
company that successfully marketed the ``Jogbra'' until its sale in 
1990 to a major corporation.
  Ms. Lindahl is also know as a long-time advocate of people with 
epilepsy. Lisa is deeply committed to bringing to the forefront medical 
issues which are unique to women living with epilepsy. Her unwavering 
commitment toward improving the health status of such individuals 
serves as a testament to us all. She is a stunning example of how one 
person can positively affect so many.
  There are now over one million American women who have epilepsy. Lisa 
has brought national attention to the inequities that exist in the 
field of research regarding men and women with epilepsy. She launched 
the National Epilepsy Foundation's Women's Health Campaign and chaired 
the Women and Epilepsy Task Force. Today, the Women's Health Campaign 
is a major program for the Epilepsy Foundation in cities and states 
across the nation.
  Lisa's efforts have played a significant role on the local level as 
well. She is a long-standing board member of the Epilepsy Foundation of 
Vermont and the Epilepsy Foundation of America, where she has served as 
Chair of the Public Relations Committee, the Resource Development 
Committee, and as Executive Vice President.
  Vermont has much to be grateful for when it comes to Lisa's steadfast 
commitment to improving the quality of life for people living with 
epilepsy, not only in Vermont, but throughout the country. For that, we 
owe her our deepest gratitude. Thank you, Lisa.

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