[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 7 (Thursday, January 21, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E64]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CONGRATULATING NANCY GOODMAN BRINKER

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                               speech of

                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 20, 2010

  Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to honor Ambassador 
Nancy Brinker for her continued leadership and advocacy in breast 
cancer research and congratulate her on receiving America's highest 
civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
  Ambassador Brinker's commitment to defeating breast cancer began 28 
years ago after she lost her sister to the disease. Since that time, 
Ambassador Brinker has dedicated her life to increasing public 
awareness and developing a grassroots network of individuals affected 
by breast cancer.
  As the founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Ambassador Brinker has 
campaigned tirelessly to help those affected by breast cancer and has 
raised over $1.3 billion for research and education purposes since it 
was founded.
  Now serving as the Goodwill Ambassador for Cancer Control for the 
United Nations' World Health Organization, Ambassador Brinker's 
dedication and leadership are felt throughout the world as she promotes 
awareness and continues the global fight against breast cancer.
  Breast cancer is a devastating disease that has touched many lives. 
As a former volunteer and board member of the American Cancer Society 
of Dallas, I have seen how cancer impacts a family. As a husband and 
father, I share a deep commitment to the fight against cancer.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Fifth District of Texas, I applaud 
Ambassador Brinker for her longstanding dedication, leadership and 
selfless spirit and congratulate her on receiving the Presidential 
Medal of Freedom.

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