[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 8, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2905]
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                       HONORING ANDREW SCOTT RICE

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 8, 2009

  Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor an amazing boy 
from Texas. His name is Drew Scott Rice, and he is a cancer survivor 
and amputee. Drew has experienced some difficult times, but his strong 
character has made it possible for him to live a healthy active life.
  At the age of six, Drew was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma Cancer on 
April 30, 2004. His treatment consisted of fourteen rounds of 
chemotherapy and the amputation of his left leg.
  Drew returned to school on crutches after missing nine months for 
treatment. Even with missing so much school, he was able to continue 
his academics at the same grade level.
  Even more surprisingly, Drew began playing baseball only three months 
post treatment. Drew has successfully adapted to his prosthetic leg as 
if it was second nature. He has played a total sixteen seasons between 
two leagues as a 1st baseman, 3rd baseman, and pitcher.
  Drew has also shared his strength with other patients. He has visited 
cancer victims and amputees at San Antonio area hospitals and homes to 
offer encouragement and hope that they too can overcome their 
hardships.
  As of December 10, 2009 Drew has been cancer free for five years. I 
am honored to speak of Andrew's strength here today and I ask my 
colleagues to join me in recognizing Drew as an inspiration and role 
model to those who suffer from cancer and or amputation.

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