[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 73 (Monday, May 7, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E596]
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   IN HONOR OF THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIFE WITH CANCER LOBSTER 
                              EXTRAVAGANZA

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 7, 2018

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor philanthropic and 
community leaders Carolyn and Milt Peterson, and their children, Lauren 
Peterson, William ``Rick'' Peterson, Jon Peterson and Steven Peterson 
of Fairfax, Virginia. This past Saturday, we celebrated the 20th 
Anniversary of the Life with Cancer Annual Lobster Extravaganza, which 
is an annual fundraising event supporting the nonprofit organization, 
Life with Cancer.
  Life with Cancer is a community support and education program for 
cancer patients and their families, offering creative, physical, and 
social outlets that improve quality of life for all those affected by 
cancer. Life With Cancer's mission is to help those affected by cancer.
  I especially would like to recognize Carolyn Peterson, the Chair 
Emeritus of the Life With Cancer. Through knowing Carolyn's story as a 
cancer survivor, we discover her love for life that can help each of us 
live a richer, more hope and love-filled life.
  With her strength and perseverance as a cancer survivor, Carolyn and 
her husband, Milt have opened their home for this annual fundraiser 
that celebrates joy of friendship and togetherness amidst a cancer 
diagnosis. I would like to personally commend Carolyn and Milt who 
inspire others through their dedication and generosity in service to 
their neighbors, friends, and even those they do not know. The 
Extravaganza is such a unique event, every year including a New England 
lobster bake dinner, live and silent auctions, and dancing, all to 
benefit thousands of individuals. I very much enjoyed the friendship 
shared this past weekend.
  Carolyn, Milt and the entire Peterson family are friends to so many 
throughout our community. Through their love for each other, they have 
shared their love for service.
  This year, Carolyn and Milt Peterson celebrate the milestone of 60 
wonderful years of marriage, turned into an amazing journey of service, 
positively influencing the lives of countless members of our community. 
I thank them for their work and I celebrate this year of many 
achievements, deserving of recognition from the U.S. House of 
Representatives.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize Carolyn and Milt Peterson and 
I sincerely hope that we all can live up to their tremendous example.

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