[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 97 (Friday, June 20, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H5562]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TOURETTE'S SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH

  (Mr. SCHNEIDER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. SCHNEIDER. Madam Speaker, I rise in recognition of the recently 
completed Tourette's Syndrome Awareness Month, a time when we educate 
ourselves and our children about Tourette's syndrome.
  At a ceremony earlier this year, I had the privilege of meeting and 
listening to many of the courageous young people--heroes--telling their 
own Tourette's syndrome story.
  Tourette's is a neurological condition that affects millions of 
Americans every day, mostly young children. For these kids, the 
involuntary tics can mean strange looks from classmates, bullying, or 
total alienation.
  The simple fact is that most kids and even most parents don't 
understand TS or its symptoms. That is what makes awareness and 
education so important.
  It is also a time to celebrate the bravery and perseverance of the 
local heroes nationwide--the heroes telling their own TS stories. The 
heroes I met ranged from energetic kindergartners to high school 
students to young college kids sharing an increasing awareness of TS.
  The glowing comments from their teachers, friends, and family 
described how these young people took the obstacles they faced head-on 
and make a difference in the lives of their community.
  It is an honor to stand and recognize Tourette's Syndrome Awareness 
Month.

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