[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 31 (Tuesday, February 24, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E235]
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                        HONORING MS. MAURA BREEN

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                           HON. NITA M. LOWEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 24, 2015

  Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Maura Breen, who 
is retiring from her position as Chairwoman of the Crohn's and Colitis 
Foundation of America (CCFA).
  Ms. Breen has had a remarkable tenure as Chairwoman of CCFA. Using 
her extensive experience in the areas of innovation and business 
development, she has lead CCFA as it improved access to treatments for 
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)--the collective terms for Crohn's 
disease and Ulcerative Colitis--and mobilized patient advocates across 
the country to raise awareness of IBD.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to applaud Ms. Maura Breen for her lifelong 
dedication to improving the lives of so many people affected by IBD. I 
urge my colleagues to join me in congratulating her for her tremendous 
leadership and exemplary efforts as Chair of CCFA, and wish her success 
in her future endeavors.

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