[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 129 (Tuesday, July 31, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S5514]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         REMEMBERING DORIS IVY

 Ms. DUCKWORTH. Mr. President, today I wish to honor the life 
of Doris Ivy of Illinois. In 1991, Doris Ivy received a second chance 
at life after receiving a new kidney from a generous donor.
  The way her family sees it, Doris was able to live an extra 27 years, 
thanks to that kidney transplant. She made the most out of those years. 
She was an active volunteer, an election judge, a talented cook, a 
choir singer, and a mother to nine children. On June 29, 2018, Doris 
passed away at the age of 85.
  Her family members, which include Illinois' Secretary of State Jesse 
White, are thankful for those extra years. Due to Doris's successful 
transplant, they all became strong advocates for organ and tissue 
donations.
  Doris is survived by her sister Cora, 6 of her 9 children, 12 of her 
17 grandchildren, 39 of her 40 great-grandchildren, and 12 of her 
great-great- grandchildren. Her service to her community is remarkable, 
and her story inspiring. I stand here today to remember her life and 
applaud the generosity of all organ donors across America.

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