[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 70 (Tuesday, May 18, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E903]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION CELEBRATING ITS 100TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 18, 2004

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to extend my sincere congratulations to the American Lung Association 
on its 100th anniversary. The Amerlcan people have no better ally in 
the fight against lung disease, and I am proud to join with the 
American Lung Association as it commemorates this special occasion.
  In 1904, a dedicated group of physicians, nurses and volunteers came 
together and founded the American Lung Association in order to fight 
for the eradication of tuberculosis. Over the years, the Lung 
Association has expanded its research, education and advocacy program 
to address chronic lung disease.
  Programs like Open Airways For Schools, which is an elementary-school 
education program that teaches children with asthma how to manage their 
disease, is just one example of the many ways the American Lung 
Association has improved the lives of individuals afflicted with lung 
disease.
  The Lung Association has also been a strong advocate for pollution 
control and environmental health. Air pollution can be particularly 
harmful to individuals who suffer from lung disease, and the Lung 
Association's annual State of the Air report is nationally recognized 
for providing an indepth study of air quality across the country.
  The people of the American Lung Association deserve to be recognized 
for their invaluable public service. I wish them all the best as they 
celebrate their first 100 years.

                          ____________________