[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 128 (Wednesday, September 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1708]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING WILLARD MORRISSEY

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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 Willard Morrissey, 
recipient of the HEALTHSOUTH Personal Achievement Award for his 
unparalleled strength and exceptional perseverance. On January 25th, 
Mr. Morrissey was involved in a traumatic accident in Altoona, 
Pennsylvania while operating a cardboard crusher. He was flown by 
medical helicopter to Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, and 
immediately underwent surgery, which resulted in the amputation of both 
legs. Will has made an amazing recovery and is now ambulating with 
bilateral prosthesis and no assistive device.
  Will's perseverance and determination throughout his path to recovery 
has served as an inspiration to us all. Staff and patients of The 
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Center were moved to tears when Will proudly 
walked through the halls with his new sneakers that he proudly wore.
  Will has risen above adversity and lifted himself to a stature that 
we should all emulate in our daily lives. I would like to wish Willard 
the best of luck in his path to recovery. I know that my words reflect 
the feelings of all citizens of our nation when I say that Willard 
Morrissey is an inspiration to us all.

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