[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 149 (Friday, October 9, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1470-E1471]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING THE JEFFREY MODELL FOUNDATION ON THEIR NEW PARTNERSHIP 
          WITH CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL IN WASHINGTON, DC

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 9, 2015

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with my heartfelt congratulations 
that I rise today to recognize the Jeffrey Modell Foundation on the 
dedication of its newest Diagnostic and Research Center here in 
Washington, DC. Home to diagnostic and clinical care as well as an 
additional research facility, this new center will undoubtedly be a 
beacon of hope for families with children suffering from Primary 
Immunodeficiency both here in the metro-Washington area and across the 
country.
  In 1986, Vicki and Fred Modell lost their only son, Jeffrey, to 
Primary Immunodeficiency, a genetic disorder that leaves the body 
unable to fight off infections. Not long after their son passed away, 
the Modell's created the Jeffrey Modell Foundation--not to commemorate 
Jeffrey's death, but rather to celebrate his life by giving life to 
others who suffer from the same illness.
  Today, the Foundation is a global organization devoted to early and 
precise diagnosis, meaningful treatments, and research toward a cure. A 
thriving force in the field, it achieves its aims through basic and 
clinical research, physician education, patient support, advocacy, 
public awareness, and newborn screenings. The Jeffrey Modell Centers 
Network now includes 600 expert physicians and 250 research, 
diagnostic, and referral centers. It has a presence in 206 cities, in 
80 countries, on six continents.
  On Tuesday, September 29th, Vicki and Fred came to Washington, DC to 
celebrate the dedication of the newest Jeffrey Modell Diagnostic and 
Research Center for Primary Immunodeficiency at Children's National 
Medical Center. This world-class facility will help sick children and 
their parents deal with the trauma of serious illness. Under the 
leadership of Dr. Michael Keller, this new Center will be a national 
center of excellence in patient diagnosis, clinical care, and research.
  This great step forward for children suffering from serious illness 
throughout the Washington region came about because of the dedication, 
commitment and support shown by Vicki and Fred Modell and the Jeffrey 
Modell Foundation. I could not be more proud to congratulate and thank 
both the Jeffrey Modell Foundation and Children's National Hospital for 
all that they do to save so many precious lives.

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