[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 27 (Friday, February 17, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H930]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATING DANIEL QUESADA

  (Mr. RIVERA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. RIVERA. Mr. Speaker, I stand before you to congratulate an 
outstanding young leader in my community, Daniel Quesada.
  In December 2001, when Daniel was only 13 months old, he was 
diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, an inherited chronic disease that 
affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and 
adults in the United States. Today, Daniel is a fifth grade student at 
Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School and is an accomplished runner who 
continuously finishes in the top at district races. Daniel continues to 
amaze doctors every day with how well he runs and his ability to 
exercise with ease.
  Starting March 24, at Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah, Daniel will 
participate in a series of 5K races across south Florida, raising 
awareness for his fight against cystic fibrosis. I'm sure the south 
Florida community will go out and participate in this event and show 
support for Daniel in his battle against this disease.
  Anyone interested in getting information can log on to 
www.runningwithdanny.com.

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