[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 12, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1201]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       CONGRATULATING RYAN DARBY

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                           HON. JAMIE RASKIN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 12, 2017

  Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate, honor and 
thank a truly impressive young constituent from my district, 14-year 
old Ryan Darby, who is completing two years of exemplary service as a 
National Youth Ambassador for the Hyundai Hope On Wheels Foundation to 
fight pediatric cancer.
  Ryan lives in Bethesda, Maryland and is himself a cancer survivor. He 
was selected to serve as a Hyundai Hope On Wheels National Youth 
Ambassador in March 2016.
  Since then, Ryan has traveled across America to share his story of 
illness, resiliency, courage and hope and to inspire others to 
participate in the fight against cancer.
  Ryan joined Hyundai Hope On Wheels in its continuing mission to 
educate people about pediatric cancer and to raise money--over $130 
million since 1998--to find a cure.
  Over the last two years, Ryan visited many children's hospitals and 
attended events to stand in solidarity with children and families who 
are battling cancer or who have been affected by the disease. He has 
spoken at numerous schools and even shared his story on TV and radio.
  Ryan was only six years old when he was diagnosed with Acute 
Lymphoblastic Leukemia, and he became one tough cancer survivor.
  He is an inspiring example of physical courage, mental toughness and 
devotion to the well-being of others. I am especially proud of him for 
giving others hope. We encourage and applaud the kind of selfless 
contributions this young man has made.
  I wish Ryan Darby the best of luck with all his future endeavors, and 
I urge my colleagues in the House of Representatives to join me in 
congratulating him on a job well done as he completes his service as a 
2016-2017 Hyundai Hope On Wheels National Youth Ambassador.

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