[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 51 (Wednesday, March 28, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E480]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THIS YEAR'S CREDIT UNION CHERRY BLOSSOM TEN MILE RUN AND 5K 
                                  WALK

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 28, 2012

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to be one of the many 
Members of Congress who serve as Honorary Race Chair for this year's 
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Walk.
  I'm even prouder that my daughter, Patricia Lehtinen, will be taking 
part in the ten mile race, which will be held this Sunday, April 1 at 
7:30 a.m.
  Beginning and ending at the grounds of the Washington Monument, this 
race raises awareness for the Children's Miracle Network and has helped 
millions of children in hospitals who might not otherwise be able to 
afford treatment.
  Children's Miracle Network is a network of 170 affiliate hospitals 
across the United States, including Miami Children's Hospital in my 
South Florida community.
  Miami Children's is a world leader in pediatric healthcare and South 
Florida's only freestanding hospital dedicated exclusively to children.
  I thank the nearly 200 of my congressional colleagues who are also 
Honorary Race Chairs for this year's event.
  Our congressional community can get involved and make a difference 
together, without fanfare, or votes, or debate and just do the right 
thing and help.
  I encourage everyone do their part and help in this worthy cause.

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