[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 31 (Tuesday, March 5, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E242]
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                 COMMEMORATING THE EPILEPSY FOUNDATION

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                       HON. CHRISTOPHER P. GIBSON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 5, 2013

  Mr. GIBSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the Epilepsy 
Foundation and two remarkable constituents of New York's 19th 
Congressional District. Recently, Fiona Carroll of Averill Park and 
Angelina Dutcher of Glasco had the distinction of being named 
Northeastern New York's Winning Kids of 2013. This is a noteworthy 
accomplishment and shows their dedication to fighting epilepsy.
  Every year, the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York names 
two individuals to represent all of the children throughout our region 
who suffer from epilepsy. Through this designation, Fiona and Angelina 
will attend special events and fundraisers to raise awareness of and to 
fight this terrible disorder. Additionally, both will receive a 
scholarship to the summer camp of their choosing.
  These two young ladies are incredible individuals and should serve as 
role models for us all. Fiona is an avid recreationalist and nature 
enthusiast. She also participates in the Girl Scouts of America, the 
Averill Park Youth Soccer League travel team, and uses her spare time 
to try to help others who are less fortunate, including recently 
cutting and donating her hair to the charity Locks of Love. Angelina is 
also an unbelievably driven and hardworking individual. She plays 
various sports and trains in martial arts while attending the 4th grade 
at the Windham-Ashland-Jewitt School.
  I am very proud to have such extraordinary individuals as 
constituents of the 19th Congressional District. Congratulations 
Angelina and Fiona. I look forward to working with you both and the 
Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York to combat epilepsy.

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