[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 126 (Thursday, July 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1096]
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                      PASSING OF MARLENE McCARTHY

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                         HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 26, 2018

  Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the life of Marlene 
McCarthy, founder of the Rhode Island Breast Cancer Coalition, who 
sadly passed away after a courageous fight against breast cancer.
  Throughout her life, Marlene displayed strength and resilience in the 
face of adversity. Her personal experience battling cancer and reaching 
for life beyond a diagnosis became the foundation by which she inspired 
others.
  She received many accolades for her work in Rhode Island and across 
the nation, including the National Breast Cancer Coalition Advocate of 
the Year Award, the Rhode Island Woman of the Year award, and the 
Freedom Torch Award.
  In addition to her inspiring advocacy, Marlene was beloved by her 
community for her kindness and integrity. Although she is no longer 
with us, her legacy lives on.
  Marlene will be missed, but she will never be forgotten.

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