[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 153 (Thursday, September 13, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1246]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING MS. MELINDA DYE FOR RECEIVING A PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 
        FROM THE HEALTHSOUTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF ALTOONA

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 13, 2018

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mindy Dye, one of 
the winners of the 25th annual Personal Achievement Award from the 
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona. This award is given to 
encourage and recognize those who have made an outstanding effort to 
deal with or overcome a disability. This year, Mindy has earned that 
distinction.
   Mindy suffered a major stroke in December 2017 that affected her 
speech and body. She could not walk, talk and lost all muscle control 
on her right side. Every day was a struggle in therapy as she tried to 
regain her strength, balance, ability to walk and her ability to speak. 
Another setback occurred a few months later during her cranium 
replacement surgery when she ended up with an infection that required 
an emergency procedure and several months of antibiotics. Ultimately, 
Mindy resumed her therapy, was always willing to do her best, 
maintained a positive attitude, and was motivated to get better.
   Today, Mindy has made an amazing recovery through her hard work and 
determination. Her extremity strength, balance and functional mobility 
have returned, and she continues to make progress in therapy. She is 
now able to enjoy gardening, hiking and spending time with her family.
   I am humbled to recognize the truly impressive recovery Mindy has 
made. Her strength and positivity in the face of such adversity is 
remarkable. As such, it is my pleasure to wish Mindy the best as she 
continues to reclaim her health and life

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