[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 44 (Wednesday, March 30, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E567]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


              HONORING THE LIFE OF GARRETT JOSEPH MALISKA

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 30, 2011

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
Garrett Joseph Maliska of Bryan, Texas.
  Garrett entered into rest on February 28 at his home with his family 
by his side. He was 17 years old. Garrett had battled with Spinal Cord 
Glioblastoma Cancer since March of 2008.
  Garrett was an exceptional young man. He touched everyone that he 
came in contact with. His friends, teammates, teachers, and classmates 
all admired the strength with which he carried himself through his hard 
fought battle with this disease.
  Garrett, a member of the baseball team, continued to remain on the 
team's roster throughout his cancer fight. Many of his teammates and 
friends all shaved their heads in solidarity with him over this time.
  Garrett was a senior at Bryan High School who was well respected in 
the community for his character and perseverance during his difficult 
fight. He made a lasting impression on everyone in the community he 
met, who saw the strength in which he carried himself despite facing 
this hardship.
  Garrett planned on attending Texas A&M upon graduation and becoming 
an Aggie. His spirit will live on and a scholarship will live on in his 
name, ``The Heart of G Scholarship.''
  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Maliska family at this 
difficult time.

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