[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 35 (Wednesday, March 5, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S3160]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING PATRICK S. LeROY

 Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, I have the privilege and honor 
today of recognizing Patrick S. LeRoy of Louisville, Kentucky. Earlier 
this month, Patrick was honored by the Muscular Dystrophy Association 
as the 2003 Kentucky State Goodwill Ambassador.
  Patrick is a special child with a special condition and unique 
opportunity to share his story with thousands of people. Each day he 
lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Symptoms of this disease 
include increasing muscle weakness in the body, concentrated mainly in 
the arms and legs.
  Nevertheless, Patrick does not allow this condition to limit his 
daily activities. In fact, this 8 year old is more active than most 
people his age, and even adults. Currently, Patrick is a second grader 
at Coral Ridge Elementary in Fairdale. When not studying his favorite 
subjects, math and science, this young man enjoys swimming, 
participating in karate class, and he also shares my passion for the 
game of baseball. In addition to his participation in athletics, 
Patrick also develops his artistic abilities through drawing.
  What sets Patrick apart from other children is not his health 
condition but his willingness to make a difference by speaking with 
people about muscular dystrophy, helping to remove a stigmatism that 
stems from lack of knowledge. Being selected as the Kentucky ambassador 
will give Patrick a valuable opportunity to encourage public support 
and education of this disease. Please join me in congratulating Patrick 
S. LeRoy and wishing him the best of luck in his new position of 2003 
Kentucky State Goodwill Ambassador.

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