[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 83 (Thursday, June 4, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1309]
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  CELEBRATING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE FOR THE 
                      CURE IN OUR NATION'S CAPITAL

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                             HON. RON KLEIN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 4, 2009

  Mr. KLEIN of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of H. 
Res. 109, recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Susan G. Komen Race 
for the Cure in our nation's capital. The Susan G. Komen Race for the 
Cure has not only raised substantial funds for breast cancer research, 
but serves as a day to pay tribute to the loved ones we've lost, 
empower those who have survived, and support those who continue to 
battle this disease. Like many other Americans, my family has been 
touched by breast cancer. But due to advances in treatment, greater 
awareness, and increases in early detection, we can now fight this 
disease head on and bring new hope to the mothers, sisters, daughters, 
wives and friends that are diagnosed each year.
  Susan G. Komen unfortunately lost her battle with breast cancer, but 
her story and her sister's perseverance to put an end to breast cancer 
once and for all has helped advance research, educate women on the 
importance of early detection, and bring men and women from all walks 
of life together to share their stories and struggles with this 
disease. I was proud to cosponsor this resolution, and participate in 
the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in my own community in Florida.
  I'd like to thank my colleague, Congressman Donnelly, for introducing 
this important legislation and urge adoption of the resolution.

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