[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 177 (Tuesday, December 8, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1729]
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                        TRIBUTE TO ANNA KILLPACK

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 8, 2015

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Anna Killpack of Neola, Iowa, for her selection as the 
22nd annual LIFE Group Mother Mary Vincent McDermott Award honoree. The 
award is sponsored by the CHI Health Life Group. Anna received this 
award for her commitment, compassion, and dedication to helping those 
with mental illness.
  When Anna's son was diagnosed with schizophrenia at age 13, Anna 
became passionate about working and advocating for individuals with 
mental illnesses. Since then, she has gone above and beyond her calling 
to stand up for those who need it most. Anna has volunteered on a 
number of Iowa's mental health committees and councils as a tireless 
advocate.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend Anna for her years of hard work and 
dedication. Her contributions have been invaluable to Iowa's mental 
health community. I ask that my colleagues in the United States House 
of Representatives join me in congratulating Anna for her 
accomplishments in advocating for mental health treatment and 
understanding, and I wish her nothing but continued success.

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