[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 104 (Thursday, June 21, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H5366]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS MONTH

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from New 
Jersey (Mr. Lance) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. LANCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Alzheimer's Awareness 
Month.
  Every June, this Nation is reminded of the great public health 
challenge of Alzheimer's, and we redouble our efforts to combat this 
terrible disease.
  The numbers are sobering. The lives lost to this grave illness have 
increased 123 percent over the last decade. Many families have lost 
loved ones, and many more struggle with family or friends who fight 
this awful disease.
  The work of loved ones to provide high-quality healthcare and comfort 
is extraordinary. Advocates on the front lines deserve our deepest 
gratitude, and they include Jeanee Castilles of Lambertville, New 
Jersey, and Dali Serrano of Wharton, New Jersey, in the district I 
serve, who work every day in the cause of research, of treatment, and 
of support.
  There is new hope, thanks to the work of people like Jeanee and Dali 
and those of us who serve in Congress. Together, we are committed to 
more research funds and knocking down barriers to 21st century 
innovation.
  Together, during this awareness month, and, indeed, throughout the 
entire year, we must continue to raise our voices about Alzheimer's and 
ensure that the fight to find a cure is a national priority of the 
highest order.
  It will take a united effort across this great country, and I believe 
that we are up to the task.

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