[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 70 (Tuesday, May 18, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E892]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION

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                            HON. MARK GREEN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 18, 2004

  Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor and pleasure to 
recognize before this House the American Lung Association on this, its 
100th anniversary.
  Since 1904, the American Lung Association has been leading the fight 
against lung disease in all its forms. Although it began as a network 
of community-based organizations dedicated to eradicating tuberculosis, 
over the past 100 years the Association has dramatically expanded its 
research, education and advocacy programs to address the growing 
problem of chronic lung disease. With nearly 200 offices across the 
nation, the Association has grown to become one of America's most 
prominent health-related organizations.
  Today, more than 35 million Americans are living with chronic lung 
disease. Every year, close to 344,000 Americans die of lung disease, 
making it the nation's number three killer. These are some frightening 
statistics, but without the American Lung Association, one can only 
imagine just how high these numbers could soar.
  Mr. Speaker, I feel honored and privileged to be able to thank the 
American Lung Association for all its hard work and determination in 
fighting lung disease. There's no question, this remarkable 
organization is living out its mission of ``improving life, one breath 
at a time.'' One hundred years is an incredible accomplishment, and on 
behalf of the citizens of Wisconsin's Eighth Congressional District, 
and a grateful nation, I say congratulations.

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