[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 99 (Thursday, June 14, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E847-E848]
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                         HONORING MS. LISA SIMS

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 14, 2018

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Gillsville's Lisa Sims for the perseverance she has demonstrated in her 
battle against multiple sclerosis.
  In 1997, the doctor diagnosed Lisa with MS, an incurable disease that 
causes the body's immune system to attack the central nervous system. 
She left the doctor's office that day understanding that she would 
become paralyzed from the waist down.
  Despite her diagnosis, Lisa has never stopped fighting MS and can 
still walk today.
  She tried various medications and weight loss programs over the 
years, which initially gave her hope. Ultimately, Lisa realized she 
needed to incorporate exercise into her daily routine.
  She joined a gym three years ago, and, since then, she has regained 
most of her

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strength. Despite the daily challenges she faces living with MS, Lisa 
still sets goals for herself and hopes to complete a half marathon one 
day.
  Mr. Speaker, Lisa Sims inspires Northeast Georgians to approach 
difficult times with relentless energy. I share Lisa's optimism for the 
future and look forward to hearing that she has conquered that half 
marathon.

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