[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 74 (Tuesday, May 8, 2018)]
[House]
[Pages H3825-H3826]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING ``SUPER'' COOPER BUSCH
(Ms. TENNEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
Ms. TENNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a constituent from
the 22nd District of New York, Cooper Busch, better known as Super
Cooper.
Cooper Busch of Chenango Bridge, a spunky, fearless, and loving 4-
year-old, an incredible fighter, born with Down syndrome, Cooper was
diagnosed in November of 2016 with acute myeloid leukemia.
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On Sunday, May 6, sadly, sweet Cooper passed away. Cooper is survived
by his parents, Tara and Steve; his brother, Cole; and his sister,
Hope.
In Cooper's last month, he received a surprise total bedroom
makeover, he threw out the first pitch for the Rumble Ponies, and he
dropped the puck for the Binghamton Devils.
Volunteers organized fundraisers, sent in meals for the Busch family,
and sold Super Cooper t-shirts. A local artist even wrote and
illustrated a special book called, ``Super Cooper Saves the Day.''
Our condolences are with the entire Busch family during this very
difficult time. Cooper's enduring spirit and bravery are an inspiration
to all of us. Super Cooper's smile, lovable personality, and his zeal
to live each day to the fullest, no matter how challenging, no matter
how much time we may be allotted on this very dear Earth, will be his
eternal legacy to all of us.
May Super Cooper rest in peace.
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