[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 25 (Thursday, February 25, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E242]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNITION OF CINDY DYAS

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                          HON. MARY JO KILROY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 25, 2010

  Ms. KILROY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Cindy Dyas, a 
strong, inspirational woman who fought to raise awareness for breast 
cancer as well as the care of patients suffering from the illness. 
Cindy, diagnosed with breast cancer in 1991, was instrumental in 
bringing both issues to the forefront in the Columbus community.
   Cindy Dyas played an integral role in bringing the Susan G. Komen 
Race for the Cure to Columbus. Since the inaugural race in 1993, the 
number of participants has grown from 800 to 47,000 and has raised $13 
million in support of Ohio cancer research. Currently the Columbus Race 
for the Cure ranks in the top 10 for participation among Race for the 
Cure events nationwide. Each year her contribution to breast cancer 
awareness and research in Columbus lives on through thousands of 
central Ohioans who take part in and support the annual Susan G. Komen 
Race for the Cure.
   After bringing the Race for the Cure to the Columbus area, Ms. Dyas 
walked in every race but one and was an active member of the Columbus 
Komen Board. In 2003 she received the Komen Cameo Award, the highest 
award given to a volunteer by the foundation. Upon her death in 2005, 
Susan G. Komen for the Cure established the Cindy Dyas Award of 
Heroism. The award is presented annually to a long-term breast cancer 
survivor whose dedication to the cure has given strength to others in 
the same way that Cindy Dyas has inspired countless cancer survivors.
   The Upper Arlington Historical Society and the City of Upper 
Arlington have chosen Cindy Dyas as one of the 2010 inductee for the 
Upper Arlington Wall of Honor. Each year the Historical Society and the 
city select members of the community who have demonstrated an 
outstanding achievement and personal character, or provided valuable 
service to the community. The induction ceremony will be held on May 
23, 2010, in honor of Cindy Dyas, her contribution to Upper Arlington, 
Columbus, and the search for a cure of breast cancer. I am proud to 
honor Cindy Dyas, whose leadership and courage in the fight against 
breast cancer in the Columbus and central Ohio area has been and 
continues to be an inspiration.

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