[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 9, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H28]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
SUPPORTING THOSE LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Pennsylvania (Mr. Fitzpatrick) for 5 minutes.
Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share the story of
Philip Gutis.
Mr. Gutis is from New Hope, Pennsylvania. At the age of 56, he has
been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Early-onset
Alzheimer's currently affects hundreds of thousands of Americans who
are under the age of 65. Diagnoses for this debilitating neurological
disease in its early stages can be arduous and frustrating, as many of
the symptoms resemble less serious issues like stress.
Mr. Gutis recently visited my district office to discuss living with
this disease. He detailed the pain, stress, and confusion that he felt
when first diagnosed. He described how simple tasks can become
challenging when dealing with memory loss. But his message was not to
complain about his ailment, it was to be a voice for other individuals
who live with Alzheimer's, those who are unable to have their voices be
heard.
Alzheimer's is a serious neurological disease. Though there is no
cure, treatment for symptoms can help slow the progressive effects of
dementia.
I stand in support of Mr. Gutis and all those living with
Alzheimer's.
Doylestown Health Foundation
Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, the Doylestown Health Foundation is a
healthcare network that has provided critical care to the Bucks County
community for over 90 years. In recognition of its continued work,
Doylestown Health recently received $10 million in gifts, the largest
amount in their history.
The pair of $5 million donations were given by two families with
close ties to the Doylestown Health Foundation. Richard and Angela
Clark have had four generations of family cared for at Doylestown
Hospital, while Alex Gorsky, the CEO of Johnson & Johnson, and his
wife, Patricia, have served on the hospital board and board of
directors, respectively.
Supporting institutions in our community through charitable donations
are crucial to community prosperity. The generous gifts of the Clark
and Gorsky families are earmarked for vital projects like a new heart
and vascular center.
With contributions like these, the Doylestown Health Foundation will
be able to continue providing optimal care to those in our Bucks County
community.
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