[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 154 (Friday, October 12, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                    CONGRATULATING DR. MARION DOWNS

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                        HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 12, 2007

  Mr. TANCREDO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
remarkable woman, Dr. Marion Downs, who has dedicated her life to the 
service of caring for disabled children.
  Marion Downs is a Professor Emerita at the University of Colorado 
Health Sciences Center. Her laborious efforts and dedication have led 
her to publish numerous articles and lecture on the topic of hearing 
loss within infants. She has received copious awards including two gold 
medals of achievement, one from the University of Colorado and one from 
the University of Minnesota. In addition, her name adorns The Marion 
Downs National Center for Infant Hearing which was established to honor 
Dr. Downs and provide a venue for the continuation of her research and 
work.
  In appreciation of her accomplishments, Dr. Downs has been awarded 
with the Highest Recognition Award from the Department of Health and 
Human Services. This award is given to distinguished citizens who have 
made substantial life-changing advances to the physically handicapped 
within society. Dr. Downs has made considerable contributions towards 
the national screening of newborns with real or potential hearing 
disabilities through early detection methods.
  Madam Speaker, we are truly privileged to have individuals who 
dedicate their lives to others. Dr. Marion Downs is one such 
individual. It is with great pleasure that I acknowledge her and all of 
her outstanding achievements.

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