[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 88 (Monday, June 20, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S3913]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          LUKAS ROBERT CORWIN

  Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, as we discuss and debate the future of 
medical care for all citizens in our Nation, it is appropriate to take 
a few moments to salute heroes who make a truly life saving difference.
  June 3, 2011, was a very special day for me and my wife Charlene. We 
received the joyous news that a great-grandson, Lukas Robert Corwin, 
had been born in Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, IN. I was 
privileged to visit Lukas early in the morning on the next day and to 
congratulate his proud parents, Jonathan and Christie Corwin.
  At that time, we had been informed that Lukas would require heart 
surgery in a few weeks and would probably remain in the hospital until 
the date of surgery. Suddenly, just 2 weeks after his birth, it was 
apparent that Lukas could barely breathe and that his heart rate had 
dropped into the 40s. His evening nurse performed oral care. Dr. 
Turrentine determined that the surgery must occur immediately and we 
prayed as Jonathan and Christie accompanied Lukas to the surgical area 
with the support of Ariana, Christie's favorite nurse, Chrissy, Lukas' 
evening nurse, Andrew, a medical student, Abby, another nurse, and Dr. 
Turrentine.
  These remarkable medical heroes for the next few hours performed 
miraculous procedures that brought the ordeal of Lukas to a very 
successful conclusion. I salute all of the life saving procedures and 
the gifted persons who were able to use them so well in truly saving 
the life of a beautiful little boy. Our prayers are now with Lukas, his 
parents, grandparents, and the dedicated teams of life saving persons 
at Riley Hospital.

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