[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 115 (Friday, July 15, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1144]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY

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                           HON. LOIS FRANKEL

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 14, 2016

  Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor South 
Florida resident Nadine Kirby, for her efforts to ``Light it Up Green'' 
during the month of August to raise awareness for Muscular Dystrophy.
  Nadine's son David has lived with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a 
disease that causes progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass, since 
he was four years old. One million American families are affected by 
this condition, and there is no existing cure.
  For the individuals and families who are impacted by muscular 
dystrophy, I applaud efforts to ``Light it Up Green,'' and to recognize 
August as Muscular Dystrophy Awareness month.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in ``lighting it up green'' this 
August to support the families who continue the fight against this 
disease and thank the South Florida advocates who work tirelessly to 
raise awareness and seek a better future for those who are born with 
muscular dystrophy.

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