[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 164 (Thursday, October 12, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1364]
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                       HONORING STEPHEN CONQUEST

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                         HON. VICENTE GONZALEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 12, 2017

  Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. 
Stephen Conquest, who is celebrating his 50th Birthday.
   Defying all odds, Mr. Conquest has outlived the life expectancy 
given to him by doctors, who estimated that he would not make it past 
his teenage years. Born with Down Syndrome, a genetic anomaly that 
leads to developmental delays, the likelihood of Mr. Conquest 
developing life threatening conditions was higher than most.
   Mr. Conquest went on to join the Boy Scouts, receiving the Order of 
the Arrow; became an active member of the Future Farmers of America; 
won state gold medals in the 100-meter dash and long jump in the 
Special Olympics; and has been an invaluable employee at The McAllen 
Monitor since 1990.
   Among his many accomplishments, Mr. Conquest is also a valued 
friend, coworker, and son. I am proud to represent constituents like 
Mr. Conquest, who set the example for how life should truly be lived.
   Mr. Speaker, I again offer my congratulations to Mr. Conquest and 
his family. His perseverance, compassion, and versatility to leading a 
full life is exemplary and has not gone unnoticed. He has made the 
South Texas community a better place, and it is my honor to acknowledge 
him today.

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