[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 139 (Wednesday, September 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1267]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING DEB NEYMAN FOR RECEIVING A PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM 
           THE HEALTHSOUTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF ALTOONA

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 14, 2016

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Deb Neyman, one 
of the winners of the 23rd annual Personal Achievement Award from the 
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona. This award is given to 
encourage and recognize those who have made an outstanding effort to 
deal with or overcome a disability. This year, Deb has earned that 
distinction.
   Deb suffered a stroke in June of 2015 that affected her speech and 
body. It wasn't long after, in July of 2015, that she then suffered a 
second stroke. In August of 2015 she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, 
and underwent surgery for a Hysterectomy in September of the same year. 
At only 47-years-old and working as an educator, with two school-age 
children living at home, Deb faced a tragic sequence of events that 
would have stunned even the bravest among us. Yet, through all of these 
troubles, Deb, with the boundless support of her husband, has 
approached her situation with a positive and cheerful attitude.
   Today, she has made an amazing recovery with the strong support of 
her friends and family, and has regained much of her previous routine, 
even managing to return to educating for the Glendale School District.
   I am humbled to recognize the truly impressive recovery Deb has 
made. Her strength and positivity in the face of such adversity is 
remarkable. As such, it is my pleasure to wish Deb the best as she 
continues to reclaim her health and life.

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