[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 189 (Monday, December 14, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S13202]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


           HONORING BREAST CANCER ADVOCATE STEFANIE SPIELMAN

  Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
now proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 375, which was 
submitted earlier today.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A Resolution (S. Res. 375) honoring the life and service of 
     breast cancer advocate Stefanie Spielman.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution.
  Ms. KLOBUCHAR. I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed 
to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be laid 
upon the table.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 375) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

                              S. Res. 375

       Whereas Stefanie Spielman, a tremendous advocate and a true 
     champion for the cause of breast cancer research, passed away 
     on November 19, 2009, after a decade-long battle with breast 
     cancer;
       Whereas despite her constant battle with her own illness, 
     Stefanie showed grace and compassion for others, touching 
     countless lives in Ohio and beyond;
       Whereas Stefanie tirelessly advocated for additional 
     research into the prevention and treatment of breast cancer, 
     and along with her husband, Chris, founded the Stefanie 
     Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research at the Ohio State 
     University Comprehensive Cancer Center--James Cancer Hospital 
     and Solove Research Institute shortly after her diagnosis;
       Whereas Stefanie and Chris later established the Stefanie 
     Spielman Fund for Patient Assistance, which to date has 
     generated more than $6,500,000 to help translate laboratory 
     discoveries into effective treatments for breast cancer 
     patients;
       Whereas Stefanie served as an active and vital member of 
     the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute 
     Foundation Board;
       Whereas Stefanie was actively engaged in advocacy issues, 
     including Ohio Mammography Day, which received the strong 
     support of former Ohio First Lady Janet Voinovich and was 
     designated by the Ohio General Assembly as the third Thursday 
     in October;
       Whereas in 2000, Stefanie and Chris established 
     ``Stefanie's Champions'' to honor one of the most important 
     factors in cancer treatment--the loving and healing presence 
     of a devoted caregiver;
       Whereas Stefanie gave the first Champion award to her 
     beloved husband after Chris put his professional football 
     career on hold to care for her when she was first treated; 
     and
       Whereas Stefanie was a loving mother to her 4 children: 
     Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) acknowledges the outstanding achievements and profound 
     impact of Stefanie Spielman in the fight against breast 
     cancer;
       (2) commends Stefanie for her commitment to caring for 
     others suffering from breast cancer; and
       (3) celebrates her life as a wife, mother, and advocate for 
     breast cancer awareness, research, and treatment.

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