[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 113 (Friday, July 6, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E969]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  WISHING MICHAEL McHUGH A SPEEDY AND COMPLETE VICTORY IN HIS BATTLE 
                             AGAINST CANCER

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                        HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, July 6, 2018

  Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my best wishes, 
prayers, and hopes for a speedy and complete victory to Michael McHugh 
in his battle against cancer.
  Michael McHugh previously worked in my Houston Office as an intern 
where he made significant contributions to our efforts to serve the 
residents of the 18th Congressional District of Texas.
  Raised in Friendswood, Texas and educated at the University of 
Houston, Michael McHugh earned the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy 
Scouts of America and played an active role in several civic 
organizations and volunteer groups in the Houston area.
  Those of us who know Michael well know his dedication to democratic 
ideals and his commitment to fighting injustice.
  That dedication and commitment will serve Michael well during this 
most challenging and difficult chapter in his life.
  Michael McHugh lives the quote of Margaret Mead: ``Never doubt that a 
small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; 
indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.''
  As a breast cancer survivor, I know how shocking, overwhelming, and 
unexpected a cancer diagnosis can be.
  I know how easy it is for anxiety, anger, and depression to creep in 
as you adjust to life after the diagnosis.
  However, as Lance Armstrong said ``we have two options, medically and 
emotionally: give up or fight like hell.''
  Michael is a fighter.
  As a Congresswoman who is also a survivor, I have and will continue 
to support funding medical research designed to cure cancer.
  It is my hope that Michael McHugh will win his fight against cancer 
and will enjoy many more years with his loving family and friends and 
continue his history of service to our community and nation.
  It is my prayer that Michael's battle against cancer will one day be 
a footnote in the book of his life, just another battle that he fought 
and won.
  As the later ESPN broadcaster, Stuart Scott, stated, ``you beat 
cancer by how you live, why you live, and in the manner in which you 
live.''

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