[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 128 (Wednesday, September 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1690]
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                          HONORING DIANE BEACH

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 22, 2010

  Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Diane Beach, 
recipient of the HEALTHSOUTH Personal Achievement Award.
  In November 2007, Diane was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor on the 
C-5/C-6 vertebrae which was traced and found to have originated from 
her right breast. The tumor was removed causing loss of the use of her 
left arm--which happened to be her dominant arm. However, even with 
these unforeseen circumstances, Diane never wavered in her optimism 
that she would win her fight. She underwent physical therapy at 
HealthSouth that was physically and mentally demanding, beginning with 
an initial two-week patient stay, and evolving into several weeks of 
outpatient therapy.
  Through it all, Diane continued to be a valuable asset to Home 
Instead Senior Care as their Office Manager. She was even consulted 
during her hospitalizations to continue working on payroll and 
bookkeeping. Diane also learned to adapt where necessary as she 
relearned to write with her right hand.
  Ms. Beach deserves recognition for her career accomplishments and 
exemplar spirit, which should serve as an inspiration to us all. I 
commend Diane for her positive attitude and determination, and I wish 
her the best in all of her future endeavors.

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