[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 91 (Thursday, June 17, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1128]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN RECOGNITION OF KATIE SCHOOLS

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                            HON. ERIC CANTOR

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 17, 2010

  Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, I am proud to rise today in recognition of 
my constituent, Katie Schools, who is serving as an ``intern for a 
day'' here on Capitol Hill.
  Katie first realized her passion for public service and our Nation's 
democratic process in 2003, when she met with staff members from my 
office and the office of Senator John Warner. With the steady support 
and encouragement of her parents, Susan and Chris Schools, Katie has 
developed a deep interest in politics and she has made a lasting impact 
in my office.
  Katie Schools impresses all who meet her with her perseverance and 
her passion for serving her community in the face of adversity. Born on 
October 25, 2000 in Henrico County, VA, Katie was diagnosed at the age 
of one with a tumor which was located in the middle of her brain. 
Today, Katie bravely continues to battle this disease. While receiving 
radiation therapy at St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Katie volunteered 
to be interviewed in 2007 for the St. Jude's Kids Radiothon by K95 
Country Cares to share her story. This radiothon occurs every February 
and benefits the children of St. Jude's and Katie has continued to 
participate in two more radiothons to help raise support and awareness 
for the work of St. Jude's.
  In addition to her many other interests, Katie is also developing her 
promising skills as an artist. Her art work has been displayed in the 
Bone Marrow Transplant unit in the Chili's Care Center at St. Jude's 
and in 2008, Katie was recognized as the youngest artist to create an 
ornament for the White House Christmas tree. Katie has also proudly 
served as a Girl Scout for the past four years, recently attaining the 
rank of Jr. Girl Scout.
  Madam Speaker and my colleagues in the House, please join me in 
recognizing Katie Schools and commending her for being such a 
tremendous example of courage and grace to all who have the benefit of 
knowing her.

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