[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 29, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1013]
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                    IN HONOR OF MADISON DEVON DODGE

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 29, 2009

  Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise 
today to recognize Ms. Madison Devon Dodge for her efforts in the fight 
against diabetes and her profound impact on the lives of thousands of 
individuals who suffer from the disease.
  From May 2 to 5, 2009, Madison Dodge will be honored here, in 
Washington, D.C., at the 14th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community 
Awards. I find Madison's accomplishments over the last eight years, 
although she is only thirteen years old, beyond extraordinary. She has 
raised in excess of $40,000 for diabetes research and treatment since 
she began volunteering in 2001. I am confident that she will not only 
continue to raise money to fight diabetes, but more importantly, that 
she will continue to bring hope to those suffering from diabetes and 
impact their individual lives in meaningful ways.
  To promote her fight against diabetes, Madison familiarized herself 
with Washington D.C. at an early age. She has met with numerous 
congressman and senators to keep them informed about the challenges 
associated with this debilitating disease. She also holds the distinct 
honor of being named a two-time Delaware delegate to the Call to 
Congress program. Additionally, Madison was invited to attend a recent 
House Education and Labor Committee hearing entitled Renewing America 
through National Service and Volunteerism to discuss and examine the 
importance of national service in meeting some of our country's 
critical economic needs, at which I had the opportunity to highlight 
her volunteer work. In Delaware, she takes part in several fundraisers 
every year such as her biannual Skate 4 A Cure, Dinners for Diabetes, 
and other events including raffles and craft sales. It is inspiring to 
see that such a young lady can be so passionate about this worthy cause 
and demonstrate her passion so vigorously on a daily basis. As the co-
chair of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus, I personally understand how 
important her mission is to Members of Congress, as well the countless 
families impacted by diabetes.
  I would like to thank Ms. Madison Dodge for her years of service to 
the men and women suffering from diabetes, as well as our greater 
community here in the State Delaware. I am confident that her 
Prudential Spirit of Community Award will only inspire her to help more 
people and strengthen her resolve in the fight against diabetes.

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