[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 132 (Tuesday, December 5, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2096]
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        A TRIBUTE TO DARA MARCOZZI AND MARYELLEN ``MIMI'' YURKOW

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 5, 2006

  Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor two courageous New 
Jersey residents and cancer survivors, who have transformed their 
personal pain into an opportunity to bring hope to others. Dara 
Marcozzi and Maryellen Yurkow are inspirations to their communities, 
and it is my privilege to honor them today.
  Dara Marcozzi and Maryellen ``Mimi'' Yurkow, both ovarian cancer 
survivors, have worked tirelessly to promote ovarian cancer awareness. 
They co-founded Teal Magnolias, the south Jersey chapter of the 
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, to raise funds for ovarian cancer 
research and to bring together others suffering from the terrible 
disease--the fifth leading cause of cancer death among women in the 
United States.
  Dara and Mimi are inspirations to us all, and their stories remind us 
that while we might face difficulties in our own lives, we have the 
power to overcome. These two remarkable survivors not only overcame 
their own challenges but now support others in their times of need. 
Their tireless efforts make our community, and our Nation, a better 
place.

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