[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 103 (Thursday, June 25, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E994]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  LEE KLEIN'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY AT THE CHILDREN'S CANCER CARING CENTER

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                          HON. CARLOS CURBELO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 25, 2015

  Mr. CURBELO of Florida. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize Lee 
Klein on her 50th anniversary at the Children's Cancer Caring Center, 
or CCCC. Lee has dedicated her life to caring for South Florida 
children and their families who are affected with cancer by providing 
them comfort and support as they fight the deadly disease and return to 
a sense of normalcy.
  Lee currently serves as CEO and Chairman of the CCCC Board. She began 
her career in 1956 as a charity worker for children's causes, and nine 
years later, founded a treatment clinic for cancer-stricken children 
which today we call CCCC. She also serves as Patient Program Director 
at the center, where she becomes personally involved with the patients 
and their families. Lee has been the recipient of numerous honors, 
including the 2004 Junior League of Miami ``Women who make a 
difference'' award and 2003 Big Brothers Big Sisters ``Miracle Makers'' 
award.
  Mr. Speaker, these children and their families battling cancer 
deserve all the love and support they can get during the unfathomable 
difficulties that no young person should have to endure. I am proud to 
recognize that on June 27, Lee will have served the Center and our 
South Florida community for 50 years, touching the lives of thousands 
of our friends and neighbors. I wish her the best of luck in the future 
and offer my sincere gratitude for the work she has done.

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