[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 194 (Friday, December 16, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2295]
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                  IN RECOGNITION OF DR. WILLIAM MOBLEY

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 16, 2011

  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Dr. William C. Mobley, 
Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurosciences at 
the University of California San Diego. On December 8th, Dr. Mobley was 
awarded the International Sisley-Jerome Lejeune Prize, in Paris, 
France, for his therapeutic research on Genetic Intellectual 
Disabilities.
  Dr. Mobley's many contributions in the field of Down Syndrome have 
been truly valued in the special needs community. His research to 
identify causes of neurodegenerative disorders has brought new optimism 
to those afflicted with diseases from Alzheimer's to Down Syndrome.
  As the parent of a child with Down Syndrome, I understand first-hand 
the daily challenges that families are facing. We are the beneficiaries 
of Dr. Mobley's important research and future generations will be 
enabled as a result.
  Dr. Mobley has used his expertise to serve this Congress. As the 
expert advisor for the Congressional Down Syndrome Caucus, Dr. Mobley 
has educated Members of Congress on this important issue, raising 
public awareness while advancing critical research.
  This award is a well deserved recognition of his life's work to 
eradicate debilitative neurological diseases and disorders. I applaud 
Dr. Mobley on his outstanding commitment to this vital research and 
look forward to a continuing partnership.
  Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues will join me in congratulating Dr. 
Mobley. Because of his efforts, I know that those with Down Syndrome, 
and their families, will see easier days ahead. With Dr. Mobley's work, 
we will one day see a world free of these devastating neurological 
disorders.

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