[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 75 (Wednesday, June 2, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1011-E1012]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 2, 2004

  Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Speaker, this year, the American 
Lung Association proudly celebrates their 100th Anniversary. On this 
momentous occasion, I would like to recognize this organization for 
their invaluable

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contributions to our Nation. The American Lung Association was founded 
in 1904 for the purpose of eliminating tuberculosis. As they neared 
that goal in the middle of the century, they also turned their 
attention to research, education, and advocacy against other lung 
ailments, including lung disease and asthma, and their environmental 
triggers. Each year, more than 360,000 Americans die of lung disease. 
Responsible for one in every seven deaths, lung disease is the third 
highest cause of death in America. While the death rates for diseases 
such as heart disease and cancer are beginning to decrease, the lung 
disease death rate is climbing. The American Lung Association is needed 
now more than ever, and I am confident that they will continue to fight 
to end asthma and other respiratory ailments. I would like to thank 
their excellent staff and countless volunteers who work around the 
clock to bring attention to these diseases and educate our communities. 
I am honored to have worked with this association during the past ten 
years in Congress, and I would like to once again congratulate the 
American Lung Association on 100 years of advocacy.

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