[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 82 (Tuesday, June 11, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E837]
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IN HONOR OF THE ACS AND THE JESSAMINE COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE SUBMISSION 
              FOR THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, JUNE 11, 2013

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 11, 2013

  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the American Cancer 
Society and the Relay For Life of Jessamine County, and to thank these 
organizations for their work in the fight against cancer.
  In May 1985, Dr. Gordy Klatt walked and ran for 24 hours around a 
track in Tacoma, Washington, ultimately raising $27,000 to help the 
American Cancer Society fight the nation's biggest health concern--
cancer. A year later, 340 supporters joined the overnight event. Since 
those first steps, the Relay For Life movement has grown into a 
worldwide phenomenon, raising more than $4 billion to fight cancer.
  The Relay For Life of Jessamine County, Kentucky was formed in 1997, 
and over the last 16 years has raised over $800,000 toward the fight 
against cancer.
  These organizations work to create a world where cancer will no 
longer threaten our loved ones like Abrielle, a three year old who was 
diagnosed in October of 2012 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. She is 
currently being treated at the University of Kentucky Children's 
Hospital. Our thoughts and prayers are with Abrielle and her parents, 
Matt and Lacy, during this difficult time.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in expressing our 
support for Abrielle and her family, and in commending the American 
Cancer Society and Relay For Life for their contributions to the fight 
against cancer. I would also like to extend my personal appreciation to 
the Relay For Life of Jessamine County for all that they have done to 
better our community and our Commonwealth.

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