[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 25, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E69]
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               HONORING THE RORY DAVID DEUTSCH FOUNDATION

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                           HON. RAHM EMANUEL

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 25, 2005

  Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Rory David 
Deutsch Foundation and the outstanding work it is doing to eradicate 
pediatric brain tumors and assist families who have felt the 
devastating effects of this condition.
  The Rory David Deutsch Foundation was named in memory of Rory 
Deutsch, the beloved son of Mindy and Ross Deutsch. In 1998, at the age 
of seven, Rory passed away from a brain stem glioma, a type of 
pediatric brain tumor. Even the very best medical treatment and care 
from the finest specialists was not successful in curing Rory's 
illness. Rory's tumor grew within the brain stem itself and was not 
surgically accessible. Sadly, standard chemotherapy and radiation did 
not offer a cure either.
  The day after Rory's passing, his family established the foundation 
that bears his name. Aimed at eradicating pediatric brain-stem gliomas, 
the Rory David Deutsch Foundation has developed relationships with two 
of the most prestigious medical research centers for children: Duke 
University's Brain Tumor Center and Chicago's Children's Memorial 
Hospital. Due in large part to the Deutsch's generous contribution of 
the Foundation, these two medical centers have already conducted 
ground-breaking research on brain-stem gliomas.
  The Rory David Deutsch Foundation has been tremendously successful in 
raising funds to advance this research. In doing so, it has received 
the support of many large national companies that have donated a 
generous share of their profits on days dedicated to the foundation.
  Mr. Speaker, I applaud the research supported by the Rory David 
Deutsch Foundation on behalf of children afflicted with brain tumors. 
The promise of a cure borne from this heart-breaking tragedy serves as 
a source of inspiration and hope for the future of our children. I join 
with the Fifth Congressional District and indeed all of Chicago in 
wishing the Foundation and the Deutsch family continued success and 
happiness in the future.

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