[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 67 (Friday, April 29, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E628]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING MATTHEW QUIROZ

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                             HON. WILL HURD

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 29, 2016

  Mr. HURD of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
extraordinary bravery of Matthew Quiroz.
   In September of 2012, Matthew, who is now 9 years old, was diagnosed 
with Wilms Tumor stage II. After more than 2 years of remission, 
Matthew was diagnosed with a metastic Wilms Tumor last April. He has 
been fighting bravely for the past 4 years, spending his time between 
Lubbock, Texas, and his hometown of Fort Stockton, Texas, which lies 
squarely in my district.
   Yesterday, Matthew received a warm homecoming with friends and 
family as he returned to Fort Stockton. Matthew's bravery and 
determination has been an inspiration to me and many others in Fort 
Stockton and I am truly honored to represent such a courageous young 
man. The warmth that the community of Fort Stockton has shown Matthew 
has been tremendous and serves as a testament to the close knit 
communities that can be found in the 23rd Congressional District of 
Texas.
   I have no doubt that Matthew's extraordinary fortitude of character 
and incredible demonstration of bravery in the face of overwhelming 
adversity will continue to serve as an inspiration to anyone who learns 
of his story.

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