[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 11 (Friday, January 17, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E106-E107]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING OLYMPIAN SHANNON MILLER ON RECEIVING THE CONGRESSIONAL 
  FAMILIES CANCER PREVENTION PROGRAM'S EXCELLENCE IN CANCER AWARENESS 
                                 AWARD

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                          HON. ANDER CRENSHAW

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 17, 2014

  Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Olympian and 
President of Shannon Miller Lifestyle, Mrs. Shannon Miller, on 
receiving the Excellence in Cancer Awareness Award from the 
Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program.
   Shannon is a two-time world all-around champion gymnast, winning 
seven Olympic medals and nine world championships. In late 2010, 
Shannon received the staggering news that she had a rare form of 
ovarian cancer. However, with the strength and determination that 
helped her to be so successful in her gymnastic career, Shannon 
defeated the disease in 2011. Finally, overcoming all odds this past 
June, she was blessed with a ``miracle baby''--a second child, Sterling 
Diane, who joins her 3 year old brother Rocco.
   Shannon has become an inspiration to all and publically shares her 
experience to encourage others to fight against cancer. She has been 
unwavering in her dedication to the health and wellness of women and 
children, using her visibility to advocate for early detection, cancer 
awareness, and give hope to those currently fighting this terrible 
disease.
   On November 19, 2013, Shannon was honored with the Excellence in 
Cancer Awareness

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award at the Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program's annual 
luncheon. This bipartisan program aims to increase the public's 
understanding of cancer prevention and early detection. Families of 
Members of the House, Senate, Cabinet, and Supreme Court work within 
their respective constituencies--as well as nationwide--to raise 
awareness and help reduce risks of cancer. Congressional Families' 
initiatives include giving presentations to civic and community groups, 
making radio and television presentations, organizing health fairs and 
conferences, as well as writing opinion pieces for local papers.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask you and Members of the House to join me in this 
very special congressional salute to this leader and cancer advocate, 
Shannon Miller.